Costs of the H-2A Visa Program
| TYPE OF EXPENSE | COST |
|---|---|
| Labor Certification | |
| Filing fee | $460 |
| H-2A Visa Application | |
| Consulate fee | $190 per worker (worker must be reimbursed in first paycheck) |
How long is a H-2A visa valid for?
3 years
H-2A classification may be extended for qualifying employment in increments of up to 1 year each. A new, valid temporary labor certification covering the requested time must accompany each extension request. The maximum period of stay in H-2A classification is 3 years.
Who is eligible for H-2A visa?
An H-2A worker’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may seek admission in H-4 nonimmigrant classification. Family members are not eligible for employment in the United States while in H-4 status.
What is the minimum wage for farm workers in South Africa?
The minimum wage of farm workers has been equalized with the national minimum wage for 2021, resulting in an increase of 16%….Overview.
| Minimum wage per hour (Johannesburg/Gauteng areas) | 2020 | 2021 with effect from 1 March 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| General | R20,76 | R21,69 |
| Farm Workers | R18,68 | R21,69 |
| Domestic Workers | R15,57 | R19,09 |
What is the H2A visa program for farmers?
H2A Visa Program, H2A Seasonal, Temporary Visa Program for Farmers. The H2A agricultural program is a legal temporary seasonal foreign work visa program available to US farmers to employ foreign workers.
Is the H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa a viable option?
Presumably, if the program were a viable option for agricultural employers, it would be more widely used.
When to apply for a H-2A work visa?
When you, the US farming employer have applied for your H-2A work visas, our job usually starts ideally 3 to 4 months before your date of need, enabling us to search, select and prepare the right crew, for when your work visas arrive.
When did H-2A USA farm labor from South Africa?
Based on our established foundation of loyal Amusement park employers and our humble beginnings in 2002, we quickly learned that young South African farmers, and applicants from South Africas industrial regions, had the right skills and attitude to add value to our growing list of American Amusement park employers.
