H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program

January 2023 | 16 min., 01 sec.
by Zach Harris
C.O.C. Placement Service
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Summary

​This webcast begins by describing the H-2A program: a temporary, seasonal agricultural visa program. Discussion then focuses on filing requirements and steps, worker recruitment, and challenges, including COVID, annual challenges, and employer challenges.

About the Presenter

​Zach Harris is the owner of C.O.C. Placement Service in Greenwood, Mississippi, and serves as an H-2A agent/representative. C.O.C. Placement Service processes 550 applications a year for H-2A employers in 28 states and represents 2,500 workers from South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and Ukraine. Harris has a BS in chemical engineering with a premed emphasis from the University of Mississippi.

Contact Information:
Email: zach@coc-ps.com

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