“Come to America”: Afrikaner on H-2A Visa Shares How Much He Earns as a Gardener

• An Afrikaner with an H-2A visa told people how much he got paid as a gardener in America
• An H-2A visa allows foreign nationals to work temporary agricultural jobs after following a few steps
• The amount the Afrikaner shared caught the attention of local social media users, who took to the post's comment section

An Afrikaner man working in North Dakota in the United States on an H-2A visa shared what he earned as a gardener. The amount had many local internet users interested in getting the jobs themselves.

Telling people to "come to America," @h2a_groot_ockert revealed on his TikTok account on 6 June that he was paid R350 per hour. He stated in the comment section that he worked between 10 and 16 hours a day and six days a week.

While the man didn't specifically share his duties, his TikTok video showed him mowing the lawn with different equipment and raking up what he had cut.

Gardener's hourly pay intrigues SA

A few South African members of the online community loved the idea of earning R350 per hour and headed to the comment section to share their thoughts.

An interested @shaunwilliams83 asked:

"I'm from South Africa and run my own garden services. When can I come mow lawns in Beverly Hills?

@jackeslubbe added in the comments:

"Nice. I wish I could get a chance to work there."

A curious @nadia.i.am wondered:

"What must I do? Where does one begin?"

@diederick05 informed people on the internet:

"Don't just see the R350 per hour. Look at what you can buy in America."

@duanne_haywood questioned the pay and told the gardener:

"I provide garden services in South Africa and make more than that per hour. So, I think they are paying you too little."

Billy asked:

"Hi! I would really love to do this job in the USA. Which agency did you work with?"

@thejoker5123 typed:

"Hi, how do you apply? I love gardening."

Who qualifies for H-2A visas?

While it may seem like mostly Afrikaners can apply for the H-2A visa, the US Embassy and Consulates in South Africa website states that anyone looking to earn money legally in the United States needs to find a company in need of temporary workers.

After reviewing the job contract and confirming that the petition is valid, applicants must complete a DS-160 visa application form and pay the $190 visa application fee.

The US Embassy and Consulates in South Africa also note that applicants should ensure that they meet the requirements to make a visa appointment:

• Have a valid, undamaged passport.
• Ensure you have a valid petition number.
• Have proof of payment for the visa application fee.

Take a look at the TikTok video below:

Afrikaner farmer shows off new life in America

Previously, Briefly News reported on an Afrikaner farmer who moved to the United States and gave a glimpse into his new life in a viral TikTok video. In the video, shared by @jacquesfaithvanto, the farmer showed off his spacious apartment in South Dakota, where he and his wife live a comfortable life.

He expressed gratitude for their new circumstances, giving netizens a tour of their home, including the kitchen, lounge, and even a cute moment with his wife applying makeup. The video sparked a lot of curiosity among Mzansi viewers, with many asking about the visa process. Based on the comment section, it appears many South African farmers are considering opportunities in the US through the H-2A visa program.

3 Other stories about the H-2A visa

• In another article, Briefly News reported that an American man working in the farming industry revealed how much farm workers earned per hour.
• A heartbreaking video showed an Afrikaner farmer on an H-2A visa getting emotional as he prepared to return to America, leaving his loved ones behind. Some people responded to the clip with compassion.
• An Afrikaner woman shared a guideline of what she packed for her husband, who travelled to the United States to work on the farm. Social media users suggested other items to add to his bag.

Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Source: Briefly News