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H2B Visa

H2B Visa Details

The H2B visa is designated for individuals who will be employed in a nonagricultural positions which are seasonal, intermittent or a one time occurrence. Examples of qualifying positions include travel agents, restaurant workers, janitors, resort workers, amusement park workers and landscape workers.

Spouses and children of H2B visa holders may enter and remain in the US in H4 status. H4 visa holders may attend school in the US but cannot accept employment.

For whom is a H2B Visa appropriate?

US. companies hiring foreign nationals to perform temporary work for which no US workers are available

H2B visas are limited to nationals of the following countries unless the H2B petitioner can show it is in the US interest for the H2B applicant to be issued the visa.

Argentina

Australia

Belize

Bulgaria

Canada

Chile

Costa Rica

Croatia

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

El Salvador

Ethiopia

Guatemala

Honduras

Indonesia

Ireland

Jamaica

Japan

Lithuania

Mexico

Moldova

The Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Norway

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

South Africa

South Korea

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Uruguay

What are the requirements for obtaining an H2B Visa?

An H2B nonagricultural temporary worker is an alien who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform temporary services or labor, is not displacing United States workers capable of performing such services or labor, and whose employment is not adversely affecting the wages and working conditions of United States workers.

Does The Messersmith Law Firm handle these types of cases?

Yes, we take all types of immigration cases and represent clients worldwide. Here is a short sample of our recently approved petitions.

Latest News About H2B Visa

August 8, 2009 USCIS Regulations Regarding H2B Visa Application Filed by Associations

August 6, 209 USCIS Reopens Fiscal Year 2009 H2B Visa Filing Season

January 8, 2009 USCIS Reaches H2B Visa Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2009

December 19, 2008 New Finalized H2B Visa Rules and Procedures

December 18, 2008 USCIS Finalizes New H2B Visa Procedures

August 15, 2008 USCIS Proposes Changes to the H2B Visa Program

July 30, 2008 USCIS Reaches H2B Visa Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2009

January 3, 2008 USCIS Reaches H2B Visa Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2008

October 1, 2007 USCIS Reaches H2B Visa Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2008

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