Orlando H-2B Visa Attorneys

Lawyers in Orange County for Temporary, Non-Agricultural Work Visas

As one of the only visa categories to authorize unskilled laborers to work in the United States, the H-2B visa is an ideal way for individuals who would not otherwise be able to enter the U.S. to do so. Not only does the H-2B visa benefit potential immigrants to the country, but it also extends invaluable resources to American employers who are in need of temporary workers during seasonal highs. The H-2B visa is meant for seasonal, non-agricultural work in the United States.

H-2B visas are especially popular during the summer and winter months when recreational facilities, restaurants, and shops become flooded with vacationers, tourists, and the like. The influx felt at these times naturally requires businesses to take on more employees, and some positions are so abundant that they cannot be reasonably filled by U.S. employees alone. It is in situations such as these that the H-2B visa is particularly useful, because it allows U.S. employers to fill temporary positions with seasonal foreign workers. To keep up with the logistics of this type of visa, an experienced immigration lawyer from Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC should be involved in the process as early on as possible.

How to Sponsor a Foreign Worker for an H-2B Visa

The opportunities that are provided to both foreign workers and U.S. business owners alike make the H-2B visa one that is in high demand. Given the popularity of the visa, it can therefore be difficult to successfully sponsor a foreign worker through this process, making it all the more important to work with a qualified visa attorney.

The number of available H-2B visas is usually capped by the United States government at around 66,000 per year, and these visas can only be utilized by nationals of countries that have been designated as acceptable according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DOHS). Applicants for the H-2B visa must have been offered a temporary or seasonal bid of employment from a U.S. employer, and the offer must be classified as a one-time occurrence need. Additionally, the potential employer involved in the process must also take responsibility for demonstrating that the position being filled by the foreign worker is one that could not otherwise be filled by a U.S. worker.

Benefits for H-2B Visa Holders

Foreign nationals who are officially permitted to work in the U.S. on a seasonal and temporary basis will benefit from certain entitlements during the period of their employment. Given the fact that H-2B visas are typically granted for an initial period of one year, the option for a one-time extension is also available. Whether or not an extension is granted, however, will depend on the circumstances of the situation.

H-2B visa holders with spouses and children can also apply to have their families join them in the U.S. The H-4 visa can be utilized by a spouse and/or unmarried child under the age of 21. Spouses and children who are permitted to enter the U.S. under these conditions will be permitted to study during their stay in the country, but they cannot legally work without first obtaining the appropriate corresponding work visa.

Employment-Based Immigration Lawyers on Your Side

At Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC, our team of Florida business immigration lawyers has many decades of combined immigration law experience. Our background allows us to offer our clients the insight that comes from years of working in this complicated area of the law. When you are looking for alternative ways to seek employees for your company, you can rely on us to help you. We know what is at stake, we will do everything we can to help you meet your goals.

For more information about our firm and how we can help obtain H-2B visas for your foreign workers, contact our office. Call 407-955-5000 for a free consultation with a member of our team today.