USA H-2B Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs | Apply Now
Want to work in the United States in a hands-on, well-paid role without holding a degree? The H-2B visa is the most direct route. Built for temporary, non-agricultural work in industries such as hospitality, landscaping, seafood processing, construction, and amusement parks, the H-2B programme has 130,716 visas authorised for fiscal year 2026, almost double the regular cap of 66,000.
Unlike the H-1B, the H-2B has no minimum education requirement. Employers must demonstrate that their need for workers is genuinely temporary (seasonal, peak load, intermittent, or one-time occurrence) and that no qualified United States workers are available. For 2026, no countries are excluded from the programme, opening the door to applicants worldwide.
Programme Overview
- Hiring Country: United States of America
- Sponsoring Body: US employers with temporary labour needs
- Education Required: None for most roles; experience preferred for some
- Hourly Wage: Set by Department of Labor prevailing wage determination
- Open To: All nationalities (no country bans for FY 2026)
- Permit Validity: Up to 1 year initially, extendable to 3 years total
What the H-2B Programme Offers
- Hourly wages set above minimum wage based on prevailing wage in the area
- Employers must cover transportation costs (both inbound and outbound)
- All recruitment fees, attorney fees, and visa petition fees are paid by the employer
- Returning worker status allows easier re-entry in following seasons
- Many employers provide free or subsidised housing
- Workers protected by United States labour laws including overtime rules
- Initial one-year permit, extendable up to a three-year maximum
FY 2026 Visa Allocation
| Allocation | Number of Visas |
| Statutory cap (regular) | 66,000 |
| Supplemental visas (FY 2026) | 64,716 |
| Total available FY 2026 | 130,716 |
| Reserved for returning workers | 46,226 |
| Late season allocation (May to September) | 18,490 |
Industries That Hire H-2B Workers
- Hotels and resorts: housekeeping, front desk, food service
- Landscaping and groundskeeping
- Seafood processing
- Construction (roofing, framing, masonry)
- Amusement and theme parks
- Forestry and tree care
- Restaurants and food service
- Cleaning services
Eligibility Checklist
- Job offer from a United States employer with a Temporary Labor Certification.
- Passport valid for at least six months beyond the contract end date.
- Employer must show the role is genuinely temporary (seasonal, peak load, intermittent, or one-time).
- Clean criminal record.
- Demonstrated ties to your home country and intent to return.
- Citizen of a country eligible for the programme (no country bans for FY 2026).
Documents to Prepare
- Valid passport
- Approved Form I-129 receipt notice from USCIS
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa appointment confirmation
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Job offer letter and Temporary Labor Certification copy
- Educational or experience credentials (where required)
- Evidence of ties to your home country (property, family, employment)
Costs Paid by the Worker
- DS-160 visa application fee: $205
- Visa issuance fee: Varies by country (reciprocity)
- Petition fees and recruitment costs: Paid by the employer, never by the worker
Where to Find H-2B Sponsored Jobs
- DOL SeasonalJobs (official): https://seasonaljobs.dol.gov/
- DOL H-2B Foreign Labor Recruiter List: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/quarterly-disclosure
- Indeed USA: https://www.indeed.com/
- Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/
Application Walkthrough
- Search for certified jobs: Browse SeasonalJobs.gov for verified H-2B positions.
- Apply through registered recruiters: Stick to recruiters listed on the DOL Foreign Labor Recruiter List.
- Receive a job offer: The employer files the Temporary Labor Certification (Form ETA-9142B).
- USCIS petition: Once labor certification is approved, the employer files Form I-129.
- Visa application: Complete Form DS-160 online and book a visa interview.
- Attend the visa interview: Bring all your documents and answer questions about your job offer and intent to return.
- Travel and report: Once your visa is granted, enter the United States within the validity period and report to your employer.
Important: Anyone asking you to pay recruitment fees, visa petition fees, or job placement fees for an H-2B role is breaking United States law. These costs are the employer’s responsibility. Avoid scams.
Good luck with your application!