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How to Apply for an H-2B Visa

2010-01-18T09:30:00.000-08:00

According to WY Consultant (see Resources), the H-2B visa is for those "who want to temporarily live in the USA, working in seasonal and fun jobs." The H-2B visa helps employers that have a peak, seasonal need for more workers find enough manpower when there are not enough interested, qualified or available employees in the U.S. It also helps people from other countries who would like to live and work in the U.S. temporarily by allowing them to have the same benefits U.S. citizens and permanent residents enjoy. An H-2B visa is good for a period of one year, and the employer can petition to have it extended twice. Here are the steps the employer and visa applicant need to follow to get an H-2B non-agricultural work visa.
Sponsoring a Foreign Worker

Step 1

Fill out the temporary labor certification. This must be done from six months to 45 days before the day you need the worker to begin. (In emergencies, the State Workforce Agency, or SWA, can expedite this, provided they receive labor market information quickly enough to determine if there are any U.S. workers that can be available for the job.)

Step 2

File the temporary labor certification. You must file with the regional administrator or SWA office closest to you either in person, by certified mail or by commercial delivery. The approval time period is three weeks.

Step 3

Fill out the forms you need to file to sponsor the worker. These are Forms I-29 and supplement I-29 H. You'll submit these along with your approved temporary labor certification.

Step 4

Prepare the documents you'll submit with your petition. These documents must show the need is temporary and that there are no interested or available workers in the U.S. Examples of these documents are copies of ads in newspapers, a contract signed by the worker, letters of intent from clients showing need for more workers, payroll records and invoices. You must also submit proof that your workers meet the minimum qualifications required for the job.

Step 5

Submit your complete packet to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and pay the required filing fee. You'll hear from them if your petition was approved or denied.

Applying for an H-2B Visa to Work in the U.S.

Step 1

Once you get the Notice of Affiliation (Form I-797A or B) or approval notice sent to the employer when the petition was approved, go to the U.S. consulate to get the forms you need to apply for the visa. These are the DS-156 and DS-157 (if you're a male between 16 and 45).

Step 2

Fill out the visa application forms and get the rest of the information you'll need to submit with your application. These include a passport that is valid for a period of at least six months after the end of your stay in the U.S. that has at least one blank page, two color photos showing your full face with no head covering unless it's required because of a religious practice, and documents that prove that you meet the minimum requirements for the job you'll be performing as was stated by your employer on his petition.

Step 3

Submit all of your information to the consulate and pay the required filing fee. Once you're approved, if you have a spouse or children under 21 who wish to go with you or meet you in the U.S., you must file for H4 visas for them. Remember that H4 visa holders are not allowed to work in the U.S.

USA Work Visa & Guest Worker Program

2010-01-18T09:24:00.001-08:00

USA work visa & guest worker programs are often misunderstood by employers and applicants and an untrained approach can lead to disappointment if not handled correctly, especially at the final hurdle which is the embassy stage.

US Immigration offers various opportunities for employers and migrant workers, every year US Immigration work programs approves a good number of visa applications for trained professionals. People who are looking for a job have the chance to apply for a USA visa under an employer or sponsor who has pre approved legal compliances to hire a suitable foreign worker as an employee under his company. The US Immigration work programs has arranged number of visa options for employers to hire employees according to their needs.

For employers, there are several convenient options to manage their workforce with foreign professionals. US Immigration offers H-1B Visa for professionals, H-2B Visa program for seasonal workers, many of whom may be highly skilled such as welders, fitters, electricians, journeymen linemen as well as the usual popular demands within the program such as ski resort workers, constriction workers, hospitality staff such as cooks, drivers, food servers, food production assistants and many more., the L-1 Visa is also quite popular for intra company transfers. Recently with the new rules being introduced for the H-2B visa which prevents some unscrupulous practices by both some agents and employers there has been a major shift towards the Q1 Visa and the J1 Visa as an alternative to the H"B visa program.

These are the most convenient work, employer and sponsor related visas for US Immigration for migrant or foreign workers, which can easily be attained by the employers through working with experienced and knowledgeable immigration and recruitment services such as the Overseas Recruitment Association. There are different visa options for different professional experts. H-1B visa and H-2B visas are arranged for the employees. US Immigration also has ready made provisions of business visas too, which includes B-1 visa.

Furthermore, the students, and tourists have their own options to attain US visa according to their needs.

Employers looking to employ foreign people in their company should first gain approval to do so through the Department of Labor. After approval and a temporary labor certificate are approved they also need to file the petition applications of their employees to the USCIS. After petitions are approved the worker needs to arrange the papers before submission to the US Consulate for final Visa to gain entry clearance to travel to USA.

USA Work Visa - H 2B Visa
An often overlooked part of the working visa application procedure which often goes wrong is the last hurdle of the applicants applying for their visas after the work permit or petitions have been approved from the employer or sponsors side...often leaving employers frustrated, applicants being denied entry clearance visas and therefore losing the time, effort and money spent in getting the temporary labor certificate and the USCIS approved petition.
We have experts to help the employers & applicants to assemble, prepare and submit successful applications to get the US immigration work related programs approved and for the employees to get their visas through knowledge, experience and a proper approach to the final hurdle.

Temporary Work Visa For Immigration Employment

2010-01-13T07:04:00.000-08:00

You should have a nonimmigrant work visa if you want to work in developed countries like United States temporarily. People who enter in United States with a business or visitor visa are not allowed to work. Work visas are not issued by government of United States for casual employment. Getting a temporary work visa is not easy as the government of United States thoroughly checks your eligibility before finally giving you the visa.
Temporary work visas (H1B) are given to foreign workers who are going to perform a highly skilled in United States for temporary period. The employment should be approved by United States immigration and Citizenship Services. To qualify for an H1B visa the applicant should have a bachelor's or equivalent degree. Higher degree is preferred.
Unskilled workers are required to have a H2B visa if they want to temporarily work in United States. The government of United States will give H2B visa only if there is shortage of US manpower. People who are interested to work in United States as a trainee should have H3 visas.
Spouses and children can submit an application for temporary work visa if you have job offer from United States employer. You can also apply if you are skilled in a field that is in demand in United States. You can also get temporary work visa if you want to work for a particular event such as tournaments, shows or for other professional reasons, if you are a student having good academic record and interested in gaining work experience in USA.
People who want to enter United States for performing nursing services for a maximum of 3 years should apply for H1C visa. Agricultural workers who want to work for a limited period should apply for H2B visa.
People wanting to work as trainees should posses H3 visa before entering United States of America. Applicants who have extraordinary achievements in arts, athletics, education or business should apply for O1 visa. People who accompany O1 visa holders to assist them in their performance should apply for O2 visa.
Athletes who are internationally recognized and want to perform in United States should apply for P1 visa. Q1 visa are given to people who participate in a cultural exchange program for sharing culture and history and providing employment and training. Entertainers or artists who are going to give performance under reciprocal exchange program should apply for P2 visas.

H1B H2B Work Visa

2009-02-06T09:51:00.001-08:00

There are many foreign-born people who want to work in the United States and there are many employers who have a need for hiring foreigners. While there are needs on both sides, it can be very difficult to get a work visa. Here is an overview of two kinds of work visas available for applicants.
H1B Visa Program--the primary visa for professionals and students from all over the world who work in specialty occupations. The visa is valid for up to 6 years, employer transferable and dual intent (can apply for Green Card).
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree or higher or foreign equivalent,
- OR at least 12 years work experience in a specialty occupation,
- OR a mix of further education and work experience to total 12 years.
- Specialty Occupations that qualify:
- IT, Computing, Networking, Telecoms,
- Finance, Accounting, Banking,
- Marketing, Advertising, PR, Sales, Recruiting, Business Management,
- Engineering (all types),
- Teaching,
- HealthCare/Medical,
- Legal, Lawyers
H2B Visa Program--a temporary visa for short-term "seasonal" work in the hospitality and tourist industries.
- Requirements include:
- No degree required,
- You must find a job with an offer from a US employer
- Type of jobs:
- Hospitality, hotel/motels, resorts, ski resorts, security
- Cruise ships, restaurants and bars,
- Construction jobs, landscaping, golf courses, maintenance, janitorial,
- Ticket sakes, water parks, ride operators,
- Retail stores.
There are other specific visas for specific programs. It is best to consult with an immigration attorney in your area. An immigration lawyer can go over the various visa programs to see where your skills might fit.