H-2B Visa - Law Offices of Abeer Amin

H-2B Visa: Temporary Non-Agricultural Work in the U.S.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO HIRE FOREIGN WORKERS FOR SEASONAL OR TEMPORARY JOBS IN THE U.S.? THE H-2B VISA ALLOWS U.S. EMPLOYERS TO LEGALLY EMPLOY FOREIGN NATIONALS FOR TEMPORARY, NON-AGRICULTURAL POSITIONS WHEN QUALIFIED U.S. WORKERS ARE UNAVAILABLE.

What Is The H-2B Visa?

The H-2B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that helps businesses fill short-term, seasonal, peak-load, or one-time temporary positions. Common industries include:

Hospitality and hotels
Landscaping and maintenance
Construction and building services
Restaurants and catering
Retail and seasonal stores

Who Is Eligible For The H-2B Visa?

For Employers:

Must prove a temporary need for additional workers.
Must show that hiring foreign workers will not negatively affect U.S. workers.

For Workers:

Must be from an eligible country under the H-2B program.
Must meet the required skills and qualifications for the job.
Must plan to work temporarily and return home after the job ends.

How To Apply For The H-2B Visa

Temporary Labor Certification (TLC):
The employer applies to theS. Department of Labor to prove that there are not enough U.S. workers available for the position.
USCIS Petition (Form I-129):
Once the TLC is approved, the employer files Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, with USCIS to request H-2B approval for the foreign worker.
Visa Application at U.S. Consulate:
After USCIS approval, the worker applies for the H-2B visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. Once approved, the worker can enter the U.S. and begin employment.
Family Members (H-4 Visa):
H-2B workers’ spouses and children under 21 may accompany them on H-4 visas. They cannot work, but may attend school.

Key Facts About The H-2B Visa

Typically valid for 1 year, with possible extensions up to 3 years total.
Subject to an annual cap, so early planning is essential.
Designed strictly for temporary work and does not directly lead to a green card.

Need Help With Your H-2B Visa Application?

Our law firm guides employers and workers through every step of the H-2B process, from the labor certification to USCIS petition and visa application. Contact us today to ensure a smooth and successful H-2B process.

H-2B Visa: Temporary Non-Agricultural Work in the U.S.

What Is The H-2B Visa?

Who Is Eligible For The H-2B Visa?

How To Apply For The H-2B Visa

Key Facts About The H-2B Visa

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