H-2B Visa Services: Connecting U.S.
Employers with Global Talent

Group NB streamlines the H-2B visa process to help U.S. employers secure temporary, non-agricultural workers and keep operations staffed, compliant, and focused on business needs.

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H-2B Visa Services: Connecting U.S.
Employers with Global Talent

Group NB streamlines the H-2B visa process to help U.S. employers secure temporary, non-agricultural workers and keep operations staffed, compliant, and focused on business needs.

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What is the H-2B Visa?

The H-2B visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant program that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary, non-agricultural jobs. It helps businesses fill short-term labor gaps. Typical qualifying industries include hospitality, resorts, construction, landscaping, forestry, and seasonal logistics.

Core H2B Visa Requirements for US Employers

To sponsor H-2B workers, employers must demonstrate a temporary need in one of the following categories:

  • Seasonal Need: Demand tied to specific times of the year, such as tourism or landscaping.
  • Peak-Load Need: Short-term spikes requiring staff beyond your permanent workforce.
  • Intermittent Need: Occasional, short-term requirements for temporary labor.
  • One-Time Occurrence: Unique events that necessitate extra hands for a fixed duration.

Employers must obtain a Temporary Labor Certification from the Department of Labor and prove that hiring foreign workers will not negatively affect the wages or conditions of U.S. workers.

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What is the H-2B Visa?

The H-2B visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant program that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign nationals for temporary, non-agricultural jobs. It helps businesses fill short-term labor gaps.
Typical qualifying industries include hospitality, resorts, construction, landscaping, forestry, and seasonal logistics.

Core H2B Visa Requirements for US Employers

To sponsor H-2B workers, employers must demonstrate a temporary need in one of the following categories:

  • Seasonal Need: Demand tied to specific times of the year, such as tourism or landscaping.
  • Peak-Load Need: Short-term spikes requiring staff beyond your permanent workforce.
  • Intermittent Need: Occasional, short-term requirements for temporary labor.
  • One-Time Occurrence: Unique events that necessitate extra hands for a fixed duration.

Employers must obtain a Temporary Labor Certification from the Department of Labor and prove that hiring foreign workers will not negatively affect the wages or conditions of U.S. workers.

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Trusted H-2B Partner for Seasonal
and Peak Staffing Needs

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Expertise and Experience

Our team has a thorough understanding of H-2B visa regulations and can guide you through every step of the process.

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Efficiency

We streamline the H-2B visa application process to save you time and reduce complexity, ensuring faster approvals and fewer delays.

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Compliance Assurance

We ensure that all aspects of your application and employment practices consistently comply with U.S. immigration laws.

Trusted H-2B Partner for Seasonal and Peak Staffing Needs
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Expertise and Experience

Our team has a thorough understanding of H-2B visa regulations and can guide you through every step of the process.

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Efficiency

We streamline the H-2B visa application process to save you time and reduce complexity, ensuring faster approvals and fewer delays.

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Compliance Assurance

We ensure that all aspects of your application and employment practices consistently comply with U.S. immigration laws.

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Why Workers Trust Group NB for H-2B Opportunities

Proven Expertise

18+ years helping employers and workers connect across the U.S.

Full Compliance Support

Guidance on U.S. labor laws and visa regulations.

Trusted Recruitment Network

Access to pre-screened, skilled workers.

End-to-End Service

From application to deployment, we handle the details.

Why Workers Trust Group NB
for H-2B Opportunities

Proven Expertise

18+ years helping employers and workers connect across the U.S.

Full Compliance Support

Guidance on U.S. labor laws and visa regulations.

Trusted Recruitment Network

Access to pre-screened, skilled workers.

End-to-End Service

From application to deployment, we handle the details.

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How the H-2B Visa Process Works

Whether you’re an employer looking to hire temporary foreign workers or a job seeker applying for opportunities in the U.S., the H-2B process follows specific steps.

Click below to see the step-by-step guide tailored for you:

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Secure Local Prevailing Wage

Employers must obtain a prevailing wage determination to ensure that the job opportunity’s pay is in line with the standard wage for similar roles in the local area of employment. This step helps maintain fair compensation practices and compliance with labor regulations, especially under the H-2B program.

2

Complete Labor Certification

The employer files for and obtains an H-2B temporary labor certification after conducting recruitment efforts to hire qualified U.S. workers for the job opportunity. This ensures compliance with program requirements while demonstrating that there are no available U.S. workers for the role.

3

File I-129 Petition

The employer must submit an I-129 petition to the appropriate USCIS Service Center to request H-2B visa approval for temporary foreign workers. This step follows the labor certification process and is essential for securing authorization to employ the H-2B worker.

4

Ongoing Support & Legal Compliance

Throughout the H-2B visa process, we offer continued support to ensure legal compliance with all regulations, including wage requirements, worker protections, and employment conditions.

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1

Application & Eligibility Check

Submit your details and qualifications. We assess your eligibility for the H-2B program and match you with suitable job openings.

2

Employer Job Offer

Once match, you received a formal job offer from a U.S. employer with certified H-2B positions.

3

Visa Petition Filing

Your employer files the I-129 petition with USCIS, and we guide you through document preparation and requirements.

4

Consular Interview & Approval

Attend your U.S. Embassy visa interview. We provide support with scheduling, paperwork, and pre-interview preparation.

5

Deployment & Ongoing Support

Upon approval, we assist with travel, onboarding, and settlement. Post-arrival, we provide ongoing compliance and support.

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General Immigration Services FAQs

For employers to successfully receive and H-2B certification,
these are the major points:

  • There are not enough U.S. workers who are qualified and who will be available to perform the temporary services or labor for which an employer desires to hire foreign workers
  • The employment of H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

These are the criteria that the job opportunity must meet:

  • Temporary (i.e., nine months or less, except one-time occurrences).
  • Full-time (i.e., 35 or more hours per week).
  • Non-agricultural employment within a specified area(s) of intended employment

Prior to filing a petition with DHS’ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an employer must obtain an approved temporary labor certification from the Department:

  • Register: 150-120 calendar days before the date of need will be required.
  • Obtain a Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD):at least 60 calendar days before it is needed.
  • File a job order and H-2B application: 90 to 75 days before the date of need.

This is usually what happens next:

  • The SWA reviews the job order for compliance with program requirements as soon as possible but no later than six business days after receipt.
  • The Chicago NPC reviews the H-2B application and job order for compliance with program requirements within seven business days of receipt.
  • Within seven business days of receipt of the application, the Chicago NPC will notify the employer in wring of the decision to either accept (Noce of Acceptance) or not accept (Noce of Deficiency) the employer’s application and/or job order.
  • Within 14 calendar days from the Noce of Acceptance being issued, the employer must follow the instructions provided in the Noce of Acceptance and conduct recruitment

The final determination will be sent electronically to the employer and Group NB’s legal team.

You can reach us through the contact form on our website.

Yes. U.S. employers must pay or reimburse inbound transportation and visa fees during the first workweek and provide outbound transportation at the end of employment.

No. The H-2B visa is a temporary, non-immigrant classification. Workers are required to return to their home country when their authorized status expires.

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