Positions that are not specialty occupations, or for which the candidate lacks the qualifications/experience for an H-1B visa, may be filled using an H-2B visa.
H-2A Visa for Temporary Agricultural Workers
The H-2A 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 agricultural jobs. A U.S. employer, a U.S. agent as described in the U.S. governmental regulations, or an association of U.S. agricultural producers named as a joint employer must petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, on a prospective worker’s behalf.
H-2B Visa for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
The H-2B 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 nonagricultural jobs. A U.S. employer, or U.S. agent as described in the U.S. governmental regulations, must file a Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, on a prospective worker’s behalf.
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