H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker

Detailed information for this visa type in United States.

visa

Entry: single | multiple

Stay: employer-specific for temporary need (initial up to 1 year, may be extended up to 3 years in some cases)

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Fee

190 USD (Employer filing fees and consular fees vary)

Max stay

employer-specific for temporary need (initial up to 1 year, may be extended up to 3 years in some cases)

Validity

as specified in petition

Entry type

single | multiple

Extendable

conditional

Work allowed

yes (for petitioning employer)

Sponsorship required

yes (employer petition required and temporary labor certification)

Financial requirements

none

Health insurance required

Path to permanent residency

no (not designed as immigrant pathway)

Path to citizenship

Processing time

processing times vary

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