H2B Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is H2B visa?
2. What is a 'one-time occurrence'?
3. What is a 'seasonal need'?
4. What is a 'peak-load need'?
5. What is an 'intermittent need'?
6. What is the responsibility of the employer in establishing 'temporary need' for H-2B workers?
7. Is an H-2B visa issued only for temporary jobs?
8. What are some of the benefits of the H2B visa?
9. What are some of the limitations of H-2B visa?
10. What are the requirements for the H-2B visa employer?
11. What are the requirements for the H-2B visa holder?
12. How long can I stay in the U.S. on H2B visa?
13. Can I stay longer than a year on H-2B visa?
14. Can I extend my stay on H-2B visa?
15. Can I stay in the U.S. for more than 3 years in H-2A status?
16. If I visit the U.S. as a visitor for a short trip, will my 60 days reset again?
17. Can I change status on H-2B?
18. Can I study on H-2B visa?
19. Can I bring my dependents on H-2B visa?
20. Can my dependents work on H-4 visa?
21. Can my dependents study on H-4 visa?
22. Are there any travel restrictions on H-2B visa?
23. What is the processing time for H-2B visa?
24. What is the general procedure to obtain a temporary Labor Certification?
25. What is the validity of temporary Labor Certification?
26. Can H-2B labor certification applications filed by job contractors be certified as temporary jobs?
27. When should the Labor Certification Application for H-2B visa be filed?
28. Under what circumstances can my H-2B visa application be denied?
29. Where should I submit the H-2B visa application?
30. What if my Labor Certification Application is denied, can I still file with USCIS?
31. Can I apply for a Green Card while on H-2B status?
32. What are the requirements that should be met by the employer of H-2B work visa applicants?
33. What are the notification requirements for H-2A Petitioners?