This category includes temporary agricultural workers performing services unavailable in the U.S. Duration is for up to one year, with extensions for a maximum of 3 years. This is the only visa available specifically for agricultural workers. The visa is available to alien agricultural workers and U.S. farmers who need their services on a seasonal basis, provided qualified U.S. workers are not available.

1. 8 USC §1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a). [INA § 101]