DOL 20 CFR § 655 Certified Seasonal Gateway
H-2A & H-2B Certified Seasonal Employers
& US State Harvest Calendar Directory
Direct access to verified agricultural, seafood processing, ski resort, and hospitality employers. Track peak crop harvest cycles by state, verify Adverse Effect Wage Rates ($15.50–$19.75/hr), and protect yourself from illegal recruiter fee scams.
Guaranteed Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) applies to all H-2A workers.
Washington
WAAEWR Min Wage: $19.75 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
ApplesSweet CherriesPearsHopsWine GrapesBerries
Application Filing Window: March - May (60-75 days before date of need)
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
California
CAAEWR Min Wage: $19.25 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
StrawberriesCitrus / OrangesAlmonds & PistachiosTable GrapesLettuce & Leafy Greens
Application Filing Window: January - March
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Florida
FLAEWR Min Wage: $15.55 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
Citrus / OrangesWinter StrawberriesTomatoesBell PeppersSugar Cane
Application Filing Window: July - September
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Georgia
GAAEWR Min Wage: $15.55 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
PeachesBlueberriesVidalia OnionsPecansWatermelons
Application Filing Window: February - April
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Oregon
ORAEWR Min Wage: $19.75 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
HazelnutsBlueberries & BlackberriesSweet CherriesPearsNursery & Greenhouse
Application Filing Window: March - May
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Michigan
MIAEWR Min Wage: $18.50 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
Tart CherriesApplesAsparagusBlueberriesCucumbers
Application Filing Window: February - April
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
North Carolina
NCAEWR Min Wage: $16.05 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
Sweet PotatoesTobaccoChristmas TreesCucumbersApples
Application Filing Window: March - May
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Texas
TXAEWR Min Wage: $15.75 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
CottonRio Grande Valley CitrusPecansLivestock / RanchesWatermelons
Application Filing Window: July - September
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Colorado
COAEWR Min Wage: $17.85 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
Ski Resort Hospitality (H-2B)Palisade PeachesRocky Ford MelonsOnions
Application Filing Window: August - October (H-2B Winter Window)
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified
Alaska
AKAEWR Min Wage: $18.00 / hour
Primary Crops / Industries:
Wild Salmon Processing (H-2B)Pollock / Crab ProcessingCannery Operations
Application Filing Window: January - March
Free Housing RequiredDOL Certified