How Does One Apply for
an H2B Visa Petition

On behalf of the foreign employees, an employer from the United States must first file a Nonimmigrant Worker petition. An individual would never apply for such a visa on their own, and the very first step for the company is to obtain a temporary work certification from the US Department of Labor. This is a critical step for them, but here are some of the reasons why:

• Determine the availability of labor in the United States;
• Assess whether the foreign worker's employment will have a negative impact on the job;
• Know what possibilities, earnings, and working circumstances similar workers in the United States have;
• Consider whether the company's requirement for the international worker's activities or labor is transitory;

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