Uzbekistan is set to launch a new labor migration pathway to the United States, as talks progress on sending workers for seasonal agricultural jobs under the H-2A program.
The head of Uzbekistan’s Migration Agency, Behzod Musaev, held negotiations with Manuel Fick, head of the U.S.-based USA Farm Labor organization. The discussions, held online, focused on procedures for recruiting Uzbek candidates for seasonal farm work in the United States.
Under the proposed framework, Uzbek workers could be employed for 9–10 months, with an average monthly salary of around $3,500. Accommodation will be provided by employers, and priority will be given to qualified specialists.
USA Farm Labor has over 22 years of experience in recruiting foreign workers under the H-2A program and currently cooperates with more than 1,400 farms and ranches across North America.
At the end of the meeting, both sides signed a mutual agreement and agreed to move forward with the next stages of cooperation as soon as possible. The initiative is expected to expand legal employment opportunities for Uzbek citizens abroad while strengthening international labor partnerships.
The development comes amid broader Uzbekistan–US engagement, including visa-free entry for U.S. citizens for up to 30 days starting January 2026 and plans to establish a joint investment platform to support bilateral projects and economic cooperation.
At the same time, the United States has introduced a pilot visa bond program of up to $15,000 for some applicants from 38 countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, reflecting tighter migration controls in the region.
