Understanding Florida Surety Bonds for H-2A Visa Compliance

A Florida surety bond guarantees principal owners and the public that services will be performed with excellence and security. Florida legally requires a variety of contractors and organizations to secure bonds to conduct business across the public service industry. Single Source Insurance is a leading Florida bonding company. Apply easily online and take advantage of lowest rates. Browse the most common types of FL surety bonds, or contact us for a full list.

H-2A Program Surety Bond

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The H-2A visa program allows migrant workers to work in the United States temporarily. Licensed Florida�farm labor contractors�can employ workers with H-2A visas, and contractors need to get a surety bond.�

What’s the H-2A visa program?

The H-2A visa program allows migrant workers to come to the United States for a short period of time to perform temporary or seasonal work. Contractors that can employ these workers are called H-2A Labor Contractors, or in Florida, farm labor contractors. Here’s what you’ll need to do to get licensed in Florida as an H-2A farm labor contractor:

Apply for registration�with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage Hour Division and submit fingerprints.
Send a copy of the federal registration application plus the�application addendum�to the�Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation�(DBPR).
Pay $160 fee and take the exam.
Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S.
Surety bond�ranging from $5,000 to $75,000

You may need additional documentation so contact the Florida DBPR if you have any questions about getting licensed.

How much does this bond cost?

The H-2A farm labor contractor bond is required in varying amounts, and that means premiums will widely vary too. Bond amounts are based on the number of workers farm labor contractors hire:

$5,000 bond � fewer than 25 workers
$10,000 bond � 25 to 49 workers
$20,000 bond � 50 to 74 workers
$50,000 bond � 75 to 99 workers
$75,000 bond � 100 or more workers

The H-2A farm labor contractor surety bond is the bond holder’s promise that H-2A visa workers’ wages will be paid, and that contractors will obey all applicable state and federal laws.

These bonds are written for a three-year term, and their premiums are subject to a minimum $250 premium. The stronger your financial history, the lower your surety bond amount will be.�Call Single Source Insurance today�for a free farm labor contractor surety bond quote!