Uzbekistan's embassy in the US has reached an agreement with Head Honchos LLC, a major US recruiting company, to involve Uzbek citizens in seasonal agricultural work in the United States, according to the Dunyo news agency.
Uzbek Ambassador to the US Furqat Sidiqov met with Todd Miller, director of Head Honchos LLC, to discuss expanding cooperation in organized labor migration, particularly under the H-2A seasonal agricultural employment program.
Uzbekistan has been added to the list of countries whose citizens are eligible to participate in the H-2A program, sparking significant interest among US recruiting firms and farm operators.
The US side noted that due to limited domestic labor resources, there is a consistently high demand for foreign workers in the agricultural sector, making international recruitment essential.
Head Honchos LLC management praised Uzbek citizens as reliable and promising personnel, highlighting their diligence, discipline, and responsibility.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to establish long-term cooperation under the H-2A program, with the company committing to handle candidate selection, documentation, and placement in line with international standards.
Preparatory short-term training programs are planned for workers before deployment, covering English language, labor laws, work culture, and agricultural skills.
Head Honchos LLC, founded in 2000 and based in San Antonio, Texas, is a major recruiter of foreign labor, placing over 3,000 foreign nationals annually in seasonal jobs and partnering with nearly 400 farms nationwide.
Earlier, Uzbekistan's Migration Agency signed a separate agreement with USA Farm Labor for seasonal agricultural work, with Uzbek workers expected to earn an average of $3,500 per month on US farms.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on January 15 instructed the Foreign Ministry and diplomatic missions to expand employment opportunities for Uzbeks in the US, specifically tasking the ambassador with negotiating Uzbekistan's inclusion in the list of countries eligible for seasonal worker programs.
Source: www.gazeta.uz