Taxes, Social Security, & I-94

IRS Requirements:

Exemption from Withholding of U.S. Federal Income Tax and U.S. FICA Taxes

Foreign agricultural workers temporarily admitted into the United States on H-2A visas are exempt from U.S. Social Security and Medicare taxes on compensation paid to them for services performed in connection with the H-2A visa. This is true whether they are resident aliens or nonresident aliens. In addition, compensation paid to H-2A agricultural workers for services performed in connection with the H-2A visa is not subject to mandatory withholding of U.S. federal income tax unless Backup Withholding applies.

Social Security Numbers

All H2A workers need a social security number

1. After 10 days make an appointment with local social security office.
2. Fill out SS-5
3. Take SS-5, Passport, and I-94 to the social security office.

How to obtain an I-94

All H2A workers need a social security number

1. Get Most Recent I-94
2. I acknowledge and agree
3. Fill out the worker’s information
4. Press next and should see I-94

If you have trouble check spelling and dates but if still unsuccessful, you will then need to contact your closest CBP and provide information to them.