Mar 27, 2025 · After USCIS approved Form I-129, prospective H-2B workers who are outside the United States must: Apply for an H-2B visa with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad and then seek admission to the United States with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a U.S. port of entry; or

The H-2B nonimmigrant program permits employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The employment must be of a temporary nature for a limited period of time such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal need, peakload need or intermittent need.

H-2B Application - The H-2B Application can be filed electronically through the FLAG System. Please refer to the H-2B Application General Instructions for detailed instructions for how to complete the form.

Nov 27, 2024 · Overview of the required documents and procedures to apply for an H-2B temporary work visa. Seasonal non-agricultural workers, both skilled and unskilled, may apply for an H-2B visa to the United States.

The H-2B visa nonimmigrant program permits employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the United States and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peakload or intermittent basis. [1]The H-2B visa classification requires the United States Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with appropriate agencies before admitting …

Mar 26, 2025 · H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2025 USCIS received enough petitions to meet the congressionally established H-2B cap for the second half of FY 2025. March 5, 2025, was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date on or after April 1, 2025, and before Oct. 1, 2025.

All H-2B and corresponding workers must be provided with a copy of the job order. H-2B workers located abroad must receive the job order no later than when they apply for a visa. H-2B workers already in the country must receive the job order no later than when the job offer is made.

Mar 31, 2025 · The H-2B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for non-agricultural temporary or seasonal jobs when no qualified U.S. workers are available. While demand remains high, the number of visas issued is capped by Congress. For FY 2025, USCIS hit the statutory limit as of March 5, 2025.

Nov 19, 2024 · The H-2B visa was created to allow people to come to the U.S. temporarily as nonagricultural workers, to fill positions for which U.S. workers are in short supply. In this article, we will explain who is eligible for an H-2B visa and how to apply.

The H-2B visa allows U.S. employers to bring foreign workers to the United States for temporary non-agricultural jobs. This visa is typically used for seasonal, peak load, or intermittent labor needs in industries such as hospitality, construction, landscaping, or seafood processing.