Step by step
In six steps:
- Find active jobs by state, occupation and start month and note the case number.
- Build a short English résumé, focused on practical experience.
- Send a to-the-point email to the contact given in the job order.
- Track replies and answer quickly; employers receive many applicants.
- If there is an offer, follow the visa process at the American consulate.
- Confirm dates, housing and transport before buying tickets.
Documents and preparation
Have a valid passport, an English résumé and, when possible, references from previous jobs. Having basic English for email and the interview makes a difference.
How to avoid scams
Be wary of charges for a job, guaranteed hiring, a guaranteed visa and a missing case number. The H-2A does not allow charging recruitment fees to the worker.
See active seasonal jobs
H-2A jobs by state, occupation and start month, straight from the Department of Labor's public job orders.