SACCUSA and the H-2A Program
Diversification and Transformation
Advocacy:
Latest H-2A News and Events
Our involvement in the H-2A program includes:
Education and Assistance:
We educate and assist South African workers interested in the H-2A program about the process, requirements, and potential benefits, helping them navigate the complex immigration system.
Liaising with Employers:
We liaise with US employers, helping them understand the potential value South African workers bring to their agricultural operations, and assist with the complexities of the H-2A application process.
Creating Networks:
We facilitate networking opportunities for South African H-2A workers in the USA, helping them establish connections and foster a sense of community while abroad.
US citizenship involves legal rights and responsibilities, obtained through birth, naturalization, or descent. Immigration to the US involves entry, visas, green cards, and pathways to citizenship, impacting diverse communities.
For additional information on the H-2A program you can visit the following websites:
- (U.S. Mission to South Africa: Seasonal Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Visas
- U.S. Department of State: Temporary Worker Visas
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: H-2A Visa Program
- U.S. Department of Labor: H2-A Temporary Agricultural Program
- U.S. Department of Labor: H-2A-Temporary Agricultural Employment of Foreign Workers
If you are interested in becoming an H-2A Worker, apply here.
If you are interested in becoming an H-2A Agent or Recruiter, apply here.
Details of H-2A Agents and Recruiters
US Based
USA FARM LABOR Inc
Manuel Fick - manuel@usafarmlabor.com
AGRI PLACEMENTS INTERNATIONAL INC
Mark Martins - office@agri-placements.com
South Africa
based
CVPlacements
Callie & Marieta Visagie - info@cvplacements.com
Farm 4 USA
Lizelle & Izak Piet Van Der Merwe - farm4usa@gmail.com
USA Agri Employment
Sakkie and Donsie Nel - Agriemploy@gmail.com
AGRI PLACEMENTS INTERNATIONAL
William Radloff - office@agriplacements.co.za
Growing the H-2A program through Diversity and inclusion
- U.S. laws and regulations expressly prohibit the consideration of race or ethnicity – among other protected classes – as a factor in a decision to hire an employee or to grant a benefit such as participation in the H-2A program.
- In collaboration with partners in the United States and South Africa, the SA CHAMBER USA with the U.S. Mission in South Africa is identifying specific points in the H-2A employment cycle where there is a need for diversity and inclusion of gender and race.
- The agricultural sector and H-2A stakeholders are moving toward a population of H-2A workers that reflects the diversity of South Africa. We see this as an opportunity to expand participation in the H-2A program and grow South Africans participating in the program to be more inclusive of all South Africans.
Pledge to inclusivity and diversity
We, the undersigned business, affirm our intent to improve access to opportunities for temporary agricultural employment in the United States for all South Africans. Our company commits to promoting greater inclusivity and diversity in the H-2A program through increased efforts to recruit and/or place qualified individuals from underrepresented communities and groups.