United States · Seasonal work
H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
Who it's for: Foreign nationals whom U.S. employers bring in to fill temporary jobs outside farming.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Family can join: Some family members
What the official pages say
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“the petitioner must apply for and receive a temporary labor certification for H-2B workers”
Family can joinSome family membersOfficial wording
“Any H-2B worker's spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Decision time; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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