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USA Agriculture

Program ManagerCarlene WilliamsHi I am Carlene Williams and I will be the go between your OVC consultant and our agents in the USA.

Once your application has been submitted to your office it will be sent to me to be accepted or declined and rated on a scale of 1 – 3.

Positions available

Grain Farming, Cattle Farming, Harvesting

Hog Farms, Diary Farms, Landscaping

Bee Keeping, Truck Driving, Weed Control and a few other

agricultural positions. We are adding employers

constantly

Placements• Placements are mainly in

North and South Dakota in the USA.

Agriculture SeasonMarch – December

Application intake starts December of previous year.

Program Requirements? This program is open to anyone with a South African passport, preferably age 21 and over. You MUST either have good farming knowledge and experience working on a farm, as well as

experience using farming equipment. Must be in good health and speak english

H2A and H2B VisasH2A positionsYour Accommodation is Free.Your flights will be refunded by your employer.

H2B positionsYou pay for your own accommodation and flights.

What will it cost vs What will I earn?

Admin Fee FREEService Fee FREEProgram Fee FREEVisa Fee $190Travel Insurance R2550Airfare (approx.) (R15000-R18000)Spending money R5 000.00

Wages are generally $10 - $17 per hour.

Application Process

Online ApplicationContact your local OVC office for an online application link.Use as much detail as possible as this is what the employer sees.

Interview ProcessIf an employer is interested in interviewing you they will contact you directly for an Interview via phone, email or skype.

ContractOnce you have received a job offer you will receive your Job Contract from your Local OVC office.

VisaOnce your contract has been received OVC will send you an email instructing you on how to start your Visa Process.

OVC will then be in contact to book your visa appointment in Durban, Johannesburg or Cape Town

FlightsH2A Visa• OVC will assist in booking your flights.• You will be reimbursed by the employerH2B Visa• OVC will assist in booking your flight• This will be at your own expense

Have we missed anything out?

Final Briefing ForexInsurancePre Departure

Foreign CurrencyThe Currency in the USA is Dollars

We encourage using Bidvest Bank for your currency needsRecommended spending money R5 000.00(Roughly $360.00)

InsuranceWe highly recommend taking out life insurance.Bidvest offers specialized youth policies exclusive to OVC• Under 35 years old.• One year insurance policy

Bidvest Youth Classic Policy R2550Bidvest Youth Complete Policy R3650

Pre DepartureWhat you need to remember

• Print your flights• Pack your passport (with Visa inside)• Make sure you have your Forex• Travel Insurance• International Adapters• Arrive at the airport 3 hours before your

departure time• Check in online 24 hours before your flights• Ensure you know your correct baggage

weight allowance for checked and hand luggage

5 top tips when flying

5 Top Tips When Flying

Keep Hydrated

Drink Water, avoid caffeine and alcohol

Keep MovingGet up every hour – 2 hours and stretch or walk around.

Dress Comfortably• Wear loose comfortable pants and

shirt• Avoid heels and uncomfortable shoes,

wear shoes that are easy to take off and put on as you will need to remove them at customs• Pack clean clothes in your carry on

that are relevant to your destination and a jacket as it does get cold on the airplane

Get SomeSleep• Try Use a neck pillow,

mask and ear plugs to try get some sleep.

• This will make the trip seem shorter

What to do When traveling with liquids

Thank YouAnd we wish you Happy Harvesting!