The H-2B visa is a special type of work visa that allows employers to hire non-agricultural workers to fill in temporary job requirements. This visa can only be utilized when U.S. workers are not available for the job.

This visa specifically caters to seasonal workers who will go back to their countries after their job is done after each work season and then come back for the next season to the same employer in the U.S.

The initial stay duration for an employee with an H-2B visa is one year, which can be extended by yearly increments if the employee convincingly proves they will return to their home country. H-2B visa holders can bring in their spouse and children under the age of 21. Dependents are allowed to study but not work.

Currently, Congress has set up a limit of issuing 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year.

If you are interested in applying for a job as an H-2B worker, please click the link below.