H-2B Visa Developer Jobs

Developer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available through U.S. employers who need temporary technical workers during peak project seasons. Your employer must obtain DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and slots are drawn from a 66,000-annual-cap pool split between winter and summer halves, so timing your job search early matters.

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Overview

Open Jobs17+
Top Visa TypeH-2B
Work Type100% On-site
Median Salary$54K
Top LocationAlpharetta, GA
Most JobsBrightview

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Ruppert Landscape
Business Developer
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Business Developer
Ruppert Landscape
Washington, Washington DC
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
$60,000/yr - $75,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Brightview
Business Developer
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Business Developer
Brightview
San Jose, California
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Success
Business Development
$70,304/yr - $85,000/yr
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3+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Denny Enterprises LLC
CRM and Integration Developer
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CRM and Integration Developer
Denny Enterprises LLC
Washington
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
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2+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Altra
Senior Innovation Developer
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Senior Innovation Developer
Altra
Denver, Colorado
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Partnerships & Business Development
$99,360/yr - $124,200/yr
On-Site
6+ yrs exp.
None
51-200

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M&s
Full Stack Java / React Senior Developer - Director
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Full Stack Java / React Senior Developer - Director
M&s
Alpharetta, Georgia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Technical Program Management
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Associate's

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Developer

Document your technical credentials before applying

H-2B visa petitions require your employer to define the role precisely in their DOL filing. Having your degree transcripts, certifications, and a clear job-title-to-duties summary ready speeds up the labor certification paperwork and reduces back-and-forth delays.

Target employers in project-driven seasonal industries

H-2B Developer roles cluster in sectors with defined busy seasons: resort technology infrastructure, seasonal e-commerce buildouts, and short-term construction tech contracts. Search specifically for employers who have filed H-2B petitions for tech-adjacent roles rather than assuming any dev shop qualifies.

Search verified H-2B sponsors on Migrate Mate

Use Migrate Mate to filter Developer job listings by employers with confirmed H-2B filing history. That DOL disclosure data tells you which companies have already gone through the temporary labor certification process, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.

Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating

Your employer's H-2B petition must certify they'll pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor, and flag any offer that falls below it since DOL will reject the certification.

Apply before the cap fills for your half-year

The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves: 33,000 for October through March start dates and 33,000 for April through September. Both halves regularly hit the cap within weeks of opening, so your employer needs to file as early as DOL allows for your intended start date.

Confirm your role maps to an H-2B-eligible occupation

Not all developer roles clear the H-2B temporary and seasonal necessity test. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job title and verify your employer can document a genuine seasonal or peak-load need, not a year-round staffing gap, which DOL will reject.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Developer jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Developer roles with confirmed H-2B sponsorship. The platform surfaces employers who have already filed H-2B petitions, so you can filter for companies with a verified track record of sponsoring temporary workers rather than cold-applying and hoping an employer is willing to go through the DOL labor certification process.

Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start a Developer job?

Yes, timing is everything with the H-2B cap. USCIS allocates 33,000 visas for workers starting October through March and 33,000 for April through September. Both halves routinely exhaust within weeks of opening. Your employer must submit the temporary labor certification to DOL and then file with USCIS well ahead of your intended start date, or they risk missing the cap window entirely.

Can a Developer role qualify as a seasonal or temporary H-2B position?

It depends on how your employer structures the need. H-2B requires the job to be temporary, tied to a peak-load period, a one-time occurrence, or an intermittent need. A Developer role supporting a resort's seasonal app infrastructure or a short-term e-commerce platform buildout can qualify, but a permanent software maintenance position will not pass DOL's temporary necessity test.

What documents does an employer need to file an H-2B petition for a Developer?

Your employer must first obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL, which includes a job order through the State Workforce Agency and proof they've recruited U.S. workers without success. Once certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with the certified labor condition application, your itinerary of employment dates, and evidence that the Developer role meets the temporary or seasonal need standard.

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