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Americas & Oceania

United States work preparation

For unskilled work there are only the seasonal H-2A (farm) and H-2B (non-farm) visas; numbers are very small and hiring from Bangladesh is rare. Brokers' “America visas” are almost always scams.

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Language
English needed
Estimated cost
People usually pay: ৳1–4 lakh (approx.)
Government-fixed maximum cost
The Bangladesh government has not fixed a maximum cost for this country. So don't pay anyone without a written contract and a receipt.

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Income and cost

Estimated income

About USD 12–20/hour — the government-set wage differs by state and job; see the exact rate in the job order on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov

In local currency — US dollar — convert to taka at the day's rate.

Income varies by trade, experience and contract. This is not a job or salary guarantee.

Preparation and cost

Estimated preparation cost
৳1–4 lakh
Timeline
4–8 months
Living costs
Varies by city
Work out your own budget

Who can go and how

Eligibility and documents

  • Valid passport (with enough validity)
  • Written job offer and contract
  • Medical fitness
  • English needed

Common documents: Passport · Photos · Employment contract · Education / skill certificates · Police clearance if required · BMET clearance

See the document list

Work permit — the basics

H-2A (agricultural) or H-2B (non-agricultural) temporary seasonal visa

  1. 1Employer gets labour certification from the Department of Labor
  2. 2I-129 petition to USCIS
  3. 3visa interview at the US Embassy in Dhaka
  4. 4BMET clearance
See the permit process

Be careful before you pay

Since January 2025 H-2 visas no longer depend on a country list, but they remain very limited and the employer bears the costs. In 2026 immigrant visa issuance to Bangladeshis was paused and a bond was introduced for visit visas — check the embassy website for the current status.

  • Verify the agency's RL licence with BMET
  • Employer: Job order and labour certification number on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov
  • Found the job with the employer's name on SeasonalJobs.dol.gov
  • Have the receipt number of the USCIS approval (I-797) notice
  • No payment without a receipt and written contract
How to spot fraud

Jobs in demand in this country

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Common questions

Does Probashiyan guarantee a job or visa?

No. We provide preparation, training, document readiness, and process support; final decisions rest with employers and authorities.

Is the cost shown in “Find my path” a final price?

No. It is an initial planning range. You need a written quotation after your profile and service scope are reviewed.

How do I verify an agency or offer?

Check the license, official office, employer identity, written agreement, application reference, and receipts. Use the checklist on our Safety page.

Can I get help choosing a guide or course?

Yes. Enter your country, trade, and stage in “Find my path” to see relevant preparation steps.

Are costs the same for everyone?

No. Costs vary by country, trade, training, documents, and personal situation. Calculator results are preparatory estimates only.

What should I verify before paying?

Confirm written scope, total price, refund policy, official numbers, and receipts. Do not make unauthorized transfers to personal numbers.