WORK VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

SEASONAL AND NON AGRICULUTRAL WORKER VISA TO THE UNITED STATES

SEASONAL NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA

Persons abroad may enter the United States to perform temporary nonagricultural work, which may be one-time, seasonal, peak load or intermittent, for which there is a shortage of U.S. workers. There is a 66,000 per year limit on the number of foreign workers who may receive initial H-2B status during each government fiscal year (October 1 through September 30), with exceptions for recently returning workers.

SEASONAL NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The Seasonal Non-Agricultural Visa requires applicants to obtain an H-2B Visa prior to entry and show that the purpose of their stay is for U.S. employment is either one-time occurrence, intermittent, seasonal, or for a peakload need. The job opportunity must not be part-time employment; only full-time (i.e., 40 hours per week) employment can be certified. Applicants may also be required to meet certain criminal and medical requirements.

SEASONAL NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Skilled (Work) Visa provides you with great flexibility to engage in various enjoyable activities during your temporary stay in the United States, including, tourism, travel throughout the country to all 50 states, attendance and/or participation in festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, sporting and musical events. As well, you can visit with friends and family, or engage in short-term study.

The maximum authorized period of stay is one year, and the visa may be extended for a total of three years. However, extension applications are closely scrutinized.

Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative visa status. Spouses and children of visa holders may study in private or public schools in the United States without obtaining a Study Visa. Spouses may apply for work authorization if seeking employment for their duration of stay in the United States.