H2B Visa Renewal: What You
Need to Know

Renewing an H2B visa involves specific considerations and requirements that must be met:

• Eligibility for Renewal: To be eligible for renewal, the applicant must demonstrate that the original conditions of the visa still apply. This includes the temporary nature of the employment and the ongoing need for the foreign worker's services.
• Renewal Application Process: Similar to the initial application, the renewal process involves the employer filing a new labor certification and the Form I-129 petition.
• Timeliness of Application: It is crucial to apply for renewal well before the current H2B visa expires to maintain continuous legal status in the United States.
• Continuous Employment Compliance: The employer must continue to comply with all conditions of the H2B program, including wage and working condition requirements.

Applicants and employers must be diligent in understanding and adhering to these renewal requirements to ensure continued legal employment status under the H2B visa program.

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