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H-2A Agricultural Worker → Separate Immigrant Petition
H-2A is seasonal agricultural work with no immigrant counterpart. A Green Card requires a separate petition — most realistically an employer willing to sponsor a permanent role through PERM, or a family petition.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
H-2A workers whose employer or family member may sponsor a permanent case.
Common problems
Seasonal by design
H-2A is built around temporary need; the permanent job offer that would support a Green Card must be genuinely year-round.