H-2B Non-Agricultural Workers
Explore data on temporary non-agricultural workers in hospitality, construction, landscaping, and other seasonal industries.
About the H-2B Program
The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs when there are not enough U.S. workers available and willing to do the work.
Key Program Details
Annual Cap
66,000 visas per fiscal year (33,000 per half-year period)
Duration
Up to 1 year initially, with possible extensions up to 3 years total
Requirements
Temporary or seasonal need; no U.S. workers available; employer sponsorship
Top Industries
Hospitality, Construction, Landscaping, Seafood Processing, Forestry
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H-2B Industries
The H-2B program serves a wide variety of seasonal and temporary non-agricultural industries:
🏨 Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, restaurants, and amusement parks
🏗️ Construction
Seasonal construction and renovation projects
🌳 Landscaping
Groundskeeping, tree care, and landscape maintenance
🦀 Seafood
Seafood processing and crab picking operations
🌲 Forestry
Tree planting and reforestation projects
⛷️ Winter Sports
Ski resorts and winter tourism facilities