North Carolina. New York. Idaho. and New England who employ H2A workers to do jobs for which there are now domestic workers available or willing. Under the H2A Program. approximately 24.000 Jamaican and Mexican workers come to America for a limited period of time. under bond. for specific tasks. H2A workers are essential to the harvesting of sugarcane in Florida. since there are virtually no Americans who are willing and able to do the job. Their work is unique and seasonal. They remain here only long enough to perform their jobs. and then are required to return to their home countries.