The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non agricultural jobs.

The H-2B program is commonly used for jobs in landscaping, construction, and hospitality industries.

A: You cannot apply for an H-2B visa alone. You must be sponsored by a U.S. employer approved to participate in the H-2Bprogram.

A: H-2B workers must meet specifics requirements, including having a valid job offer from a U.S. employer, demonstrating that they will return to their home country after their temporary stay in the United States, and passing a background check.

A: H-2B workers may stay in the United States for up to 10 months, with the possibility of extensions in certain circumstances.

A: H-2B workers are entitled to the same working conditions and wages as similarly employed U.S. workers. Employers must also provide H-2B workers with housing that meets certain standards.

A: A numerical cap of 66,000 visas is available for each​ H​-2B workers, with an additional 20,000 available if certain conditions are met. The annual numerical cap applies to the entire fiscal year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30. Additionally, citizens of certain countries may be exempt from the cap in certain circumstances.