H-2B Visa Services

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Why Group NB?

Discover the reasons that make Group NB the best choice for you.

Expertise and Experience

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

Efficiency

We streamline the H-2B visa application process to save you time and reduce complexity.

Compliance Assurance

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

H-2B Services for your workforce needs

H-2B Visa Program

At Group NB, we provide specialized services for the H-2B visa program, designed for U.S. employers looking to fill temporary, non-agricultural positions with foreign workers. The H-2B visa is an excellent option for businesses experiencing a seasonal or peak-load need for additional labor.

Secure a Local Prevailing Wage for Job Openings

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.

Complete H-2B Labor Certification After Recruiting U.S. Workers

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.

File I-129 Petition for H-2B Workers with USCIS

The employer submits 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.

Ongoing Support and 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.

FAQs

What do U.S. DOL must determine for an H-2B certification be issued?

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.

How to be eligible to participate in the H-2B program?

Here are some of the criteria an employer must meet:

Be an employer with a valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
Have a place of business (i.e., physical location) in the United States.
Have a means by which it can be contacted for employment.

What kind of job opportunity an employer must provide should be?

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.

How and When an employer can apply?

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.

What happens next after filing an application?

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.

How can I contact Group NB for more information?

You can reach us through the contact form on our website, or visit Contact Us , or click HERE to send us a message.