Your industry. Your season. Your plan.
Explore the roles, records, and questions that matter for your business. Your temporary need and case details determine whether H-2B may be an option.
Landscaping
Grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and related outdoor work can have a defined busy season. Describe the actual duties and when the extra work begins and ends.
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Roofing
A roofing business may have a temporary increase in installation or repair work. A busy backlog alone does not establish a qualifying temporary need.
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Concrete
Concrete placement and finishing can follow a seasonal project schedule. The case needs to explain the employer’s temporary staffing need, even when construction itself is ongoing.
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Painting
An exterior painting season or a documented temporary peak may support an H-2B discussion. Year-round vacancies require a different assessment.
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Restaurants
Seasonal restaurants and restaurants with a documented temporary peak may have an H-2B need. Difficulty hiring for a permanent position is not enough by itself.
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Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, and seasonal properties may need extra staff for a defined operating season or temporary occupancy peak. Explain that pattern with your own records.
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