Licensed Recruiting - AgSocio directly interviews and selects all recruits and we work exclusively with CIERTO to review, process, and transport selected team members. Our agreement with CIERTO is governed by a written contract. CIERTO does not utilize subcontractors and is licensed in the US and Mexico to recruit migrant agricultural workers.

​Transparency and Training - Terms and conditions of the job being offered are disclosed to recruits in detail both verbally and in writing in a language the recruit can understand. All recruits participate in a paid, detailed pre-departure training to ensure they understand their rights and responsibilities and are prepared for the challenging and rewarding experience ahead. 

‘Employer Pays’ - We do not charge recruitment fees and contractually prohibit our employees and agents from doing so. Recruits are trained at each step of the process that they should never be asked to pay for any part of the recruitment or employment process. In addition, through CIERTO, AgSocio coordinates and pays for all recruiting-related expenses including transportation, government fees, lodging, and meals. This practice reduces risk of exploitation during travel, eliminates frequent unreimbursed expenses, and saves H-2A recruits from having to secure significant cash to finance their own recruitment and transportation expenses.

Ongoing Support – Our H-2A team members receive ongoing support from both CIERTO and AgSocio for the duration of their contract. CIERTO and/or an NGO community partner from the sending community remain independently in touch with AgSocio's H-2A team members during their contract. This additional oversight gives team members a forum to share concerns with trusted individuals that they may not feel comfortable sharing with their employer.