Could H-2B fit your next season?
Five questions to guide your first conversation. This check does not determine eligibility or guarantee visas.
Question 1 of 5
What the job needs to meet
The program covers temporary, non-agricultural work. DOL defines full-time as at least 35 hours a week and normally limits temporary need to nine months, with a one-time-occurrence exception. An unfilled permanent position alone does not establish temporary need.
Four ways to explain the need
Seasonal
A need that recurs during a season. Dates, payroll and work records should show when demand rises and falls.
Peakload
Additional workers for a temporary increase above your permanent staff. Document the extra workload and when it ends.
Intermittent
Occasional help for short periods when you do not maintain permanent full-time workers for that work.
One-time occurrence
A temporary event or a need that will not recur. Explain the event and why the staffing need has a defined end.
These are starting descriptions, not conclusions about your case. The application also requires review of wages, worksites, U.S. recruitment and other applicable conditions.
Before you get started
What should I have ready for the first call?
Your target start and end dates, approximate crew size, job roles, and worksite locations are a useful starting point. We’ll explain which business records are needed if you move forward.
Can you guarantee visas or a crew by my start date?
No. Visa availability, agency decisions, and consular processing can affect the outcome and timing. We help organize your case and explain these uncertainties before you commit.
What will I pay, and when?
$1,000 per visa, with a $3,500 minimum for crews of one to 3 workers. The estimate covers the service only; your engagement defines the final scope and billing basis. A $3,000 retainer is due at engagement and credited toward the total. The remaining service fee is due at DOL certification.
Can you help if my season is approaching?
Share your date of need and any existing wage determination or case documents. We’ll review the stage you’re at and discuss whether there is a workable path for your circumstances.