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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Kansas submitted 101 petitions in 2024

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Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2b

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Kansas submitted 101 H-2A job orders during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

All of these petitions submitted were approved.

Employers are classified under industries based on their reported operations and may be involved in multiple industries.

The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs when enough domestic workers are unavailable. Employers must demonstrate a short-term need and that hiring foreign workers will not negatively affect U.S. workers' wages or working conditions. These jobs must first be offered to U.S. workers, and both domestic and H-2A workers must receive at least the highest of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) or other wage benchmarks.

The average approval rate for H-2A petitions across the United States in 2024 stood at 98.8%, slightly higher than the 98.4% recorded in 2023. Statewide, employers across all industries filed 1,576 job orders during the same period, with an approval rate of 99.9%.

The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry led the H-2A filings in Kansas during 2024, with 1,474 petitions (93.5% of all submissions), and an approval rate of 99.9%. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing industry was the second largest contributor, filing 101 petitions (6.4% of the total), with an approval rate of 100%.

The Kansas employer that made the most petitions classified under the Manufacturing sector during 2024 was Befort Harvesting, LLC, with 92 petitions.

Compared to 2023, the Manufacturing sector in the state saw a 7.5% increase in the number of H-2A petitions filed during 2024.

The United States admits around 1 million legal immigrants annually, most of whom receive permanent residence (green cards) through family sponsorship or employment-based visas. In 2023, about 1.2 million immigrants were granted green cards, a return to pre-pandemic levels. Temporary visa programs, such as the H-1B for highly skilled workers and H-2A for seasonal agricultural workers, also play a critical role in filling workforce needs.

Public opinion on immigration varies, with 46% of Americans favoring maintaining current legal immigration levels, according to a 2024 Pew Research Center survey. Additionally, 42% believe that highly skilled workers, such as scientists, doctors, and programmers, should be prioritized for legal immigration, compared to 25% who prioritize workers filling labor shortages and 19% who emphasize family sponsorship. Despite this, family sponsorship remains the most common path to permanent residency, accounting for 63% of green cards issued in 2023.

Due to manual data entry and the use of paper forms by applicants or petitioners, occasional discrepancies in employer names, tax IDs, locations, or other details may be found in the H-2A Employer Data Hub provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is the data used in this article. Despite these potential issues, USCIS works to ensure accuracy.

H-2A Petitions by Industry in Kansas, 2024
RankIndustryTotal Petitions% of All Submissions% Approved% Denied
1Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting1,47493.5%99.9%<0.1%
2Manufacturing1016.4%100%0%
Top 100 Employers H-2A Petitions in Kansas during 2024
Company NameIndustryTotal Petitions% Approved% Denied
Befort Harvesting, LLCManufacturing92100%0%
Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting40100%0%
Crossfaith L CAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting34100%0%
Sedan Floral, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting30100%0%
Flores FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting28100%0%
Quinones Custom HarvestingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting27100%0%
Schippers Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting26100%0%
PPI Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting26100%0%
Grandpa S Best, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting25100%0%
High Plains Agriculture and TranspAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting24100%0%
Wentz Enterprises, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting24100%0%
Bestifor Farms, GPAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting23100%0%
JWN Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting23100%0%
Kramer Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting22100%0%
Stabel Enterprises, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting22100%0%
Cimarron Valley Produce, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting22100%0%
Vulgamore Land and Cattle Company, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting19100%0%
Williamson Silage HarvestingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting19100%0%
Fensky HarvestingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting18100%0%
Evans Chopping, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting18100%0%
Hearn Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting18100%0%
Twin Acres, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting17100%0%
Chad D FisherAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting17100%0%
Mosbarger Trucking, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting17100%0%
Kuntz Manure SpreadingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting16100%0%
Southwest Fresh Potato, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting16100%0%
ARCH Frink, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting15100%0%
Sod Shop, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting15100%0%
Four Bar S, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting13100%0%
Cartillar Enterprises, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting13100%0%
Sos Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting13100%0%
Artesian Honey Producers, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Befort Trucking LCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
ILS Farm PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Tim Dewey Trucking CompanyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting12100%0%
Keesecker Agri Business, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
P and D CattleAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting11100%0%
Mcclain Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
3MK Pork, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Ohlde Family FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Sealock, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
Shughart Harvesting, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting10100%0%
E and H Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Craig FisherAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Long Branch Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Utopian Trees, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Befort FarmsManufacturing9100%0%
Kells Farm PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
Josserand Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting9100%0%
S/R Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Flying H Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Great Plains AlfalfaAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Habiger Farms Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
FDK PartnershipAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Hartland FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Harvest 1Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Sebes Hay, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Juenemann Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Bryan L MosierAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Vance FisherAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Mawhirter Farms and Custom Harvesting, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Barbara J HallAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Bodock FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting8100%0%
Tim Doll FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Stevenson FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Leiker Spreading, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Midwest Feed Yard Services, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Curby S Lawn and Garden, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Randall Schwanke FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Fisher Alfalfa, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Skyland Grain, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Turner FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting7100%0%
Campbell Concrete ConstAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Sterrett FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Kuntz FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
B Chastain FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Plus Z Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Dustin L SchubertAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Leo Stephens, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Nelson Poultry Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting683.3%16.7%
Brian OttleyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Jones Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
SPH FarmAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting6100%0%
Kotapish FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
C and T Farms, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Kopper TruckingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Salt Creek Silage, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Twin Agent FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Jaris RegierAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Russell a MolzAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Larson Harvesting, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
E and E HarvestingAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Austin NokesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Rockin a Ranch, Inc.Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
4 D FarmsAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
3V Transport, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Longshot Farms of BrinkleyAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting5100%0%
Phos Farms, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting4100%0%
Sandy Knoll Farm, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting4100%0%
JC Harvesting and Hay Grinding, LLCAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting4100%0%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

S/R Farms IncSalt Creek Silage LlcBekemeyer Enterprises IncBrooks Farm IncJay Alan Inc.Bloom Family FarmsSebes Hay LlcVulgamore Land & Cattle Co IncJc Harvesting And Hay Grinding LlcHp Rafter Lazy T Ranch LlcLeiker Spreading LlcSchippers Harvesting LlcStegman Farms PartnershipLehman Harvesting LlcGbn Farms, LlcB Bar J IncPpi Harvesting LLCSos Farms LLCT&O LLCLeo Stephens Inc.Loma Vista Nursery Inc.Woolf Farms Inc.Sedan Floral Inc.Keesecker Agri-Business Inc.J-Six Farms LLCFour Bar S Inc.N and a Farms3V Transport LLCWark Farms PartnershipHirt Farms Inc.Thurlow Farms Inc.Kramer Harvesting LLCWells Ag LLCTop Yield Inc.Sekavec Farms Inc.Midwest Feed Yard Services LLCPhos Farms LLCSeibert Feeding LLCSPH FarmBoyles Harvesting LLCNelson Poultry Farms Inc.Tim Dewey Trucking Co.3MK Pork LLCE & H Farms Inc.Solomon Creek Farms LLCTokoi Ag PartnershipWentz Enterprises LLCPorter Custom Hauling LLCEvans Chopping LLCB2CFDK PartnershipPda Custom Harvesting LLCSouthwest Fresh Potato LLCSchmalzried Farms LLCWT PartnershipF & F Feeds Inc.Carpenter Cattle Company Inc.Circle Bar LLCBoyd Seed Farms Inc.Mosbarger Trucking LLCBeachner BrothersSealock Inc.L&E FarmsM-3 FarmsHabiger Farms Harvesting LLCGreg Friesen Harvesting LLCChase Ward Farms Inc.Horchem and Sons Inc.Curby's Lawn & Garden LLCLarson Harvesting Inc.D & S Cattle Company LLCKW Transport LLCJe Bar Trucking LLCHarshberger Enterprises

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