If you grow it from seed or birth it – you will likely qualify as an H-2A employer; all other employers generally qualify as H-2B. The proceeding explanation is a bit over simplified. As is always the case, there are exceptions; in order to make it even easier – call and we will help find the right program for you.

H-2A CERTIFICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL WORK	H-2B CERTIFICATION FOR NON-AGRUCULTURAL WORK
Similarities	Similarities
The need for workers must be temporary. usually not to exceed 10 months.	The need for workers must be temporary. Usually not to exceed 10 months.
Differences	Differences
Need is based on the specific crop or livestock care guidelines.	Need is based on one of the following: Peakload Seasonal One-Time Intermittent
Agricultural	Non-Agricultural
Not subject to statutory "cap"	Subject to statutory "cap"
Mandatory: Housing	Not Mandatory: Housing

The H-2B cap is a statutory numerical limit of 66,000 which is the total number of (H-2B) visas that may be issued annually.

H-2A	H-2B
Cattle Ranching Row Crops Fruit Farms Sod Farms Manufacturing/Production Goat/Sheep Ranching Cotton Ginning	Construction Hospitality: Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants,    etc. Waste Management Seafood and Fishing Mining Oil Field and Related
Any agricultural entity that has a legitimate need for a temporary workforce.	Any business entity that has a legitimate need for a temporary workforce.