H-2B Visa Intern Jobs

Intern jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship place you in U.S. seasonal worksites across hospitality, conservation, and resort operations for fixed-term placements. Employers must secure DOL temporary labor certification before filing with USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap means timing your application to the correct half-year period is critical.

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Open Jobs21+
Top Visa TypeH-2B
Work Type81% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Pyramid Global Hospitality
Workplace Ambassador - Intern
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Pyramid Global Hospitality
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Workplace Ambassador - Intern
Pyramid Global Hospitality
New York, New York
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
$30.00/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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NEBCO, INC.
IT Tech Support Intern
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NEBCO, INC.
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IT Tech Support Intern
NEBCO, INC.
Lincoln, Nebraska
IT Support & Systems Administration
IT Support
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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M&s
Internal Audit Director - Institutional Securities Group (Fixed Income - Commodities)
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M&s
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Internal Audit Director - Institutional Securities Group (Fixed Income - Commodities)
M&s
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Compliance & Risk
Not listed
Hybrid
Associate's

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Aramark
Marketing Intern
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Marketing Intern
Aramark
Wilmington, North Carolina
Marketing
Content & Communications
Brand & Social Media
Customer Service & Support
Growth Marketing
Content Marketing
Social Media Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Michael's Enterprises
Internal events co
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Michael's Enterprises
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Internal events co
Michael's Enterprises
Collierville, Tennessee
Events & Tourism
Customer Service & Support
Event Planning
Customer Service
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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Intern

Verify your role qualifies as temporary

H-2B visa sponsorship requires the employer to prove the intern position is genuinely temporary, seasonal, or intermittent. Confirm with any prospective employer that their DOL temporary labor certification covers intern-titled roles, not just full-time staff positions.

Pull your O*NET occupation profile early

Consular officers and DOL reviewers cross-reference your stated duties against O*NET. Review the intern occupation profile before interviews so your resume and job offer letter use consistent task language that matches what the employer submits in the certification.

Target employers enrolled in E-Verify

Employers filing H-2B petitions must attest to employment eligibility, and many have E-Verify programs already active. Prioritize internship sites with existing E-Verify enrollment because their HR teams are more experienced handling the onboarding paperwork your status requires.

Search Migrate Mate for verified H-2B employers

Filter your intern job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-2B filing history. This shows you which organizations have already navigated the DOL labor certification process for seasonal roles rather than promising sponsorship without experience.

Time your application to the correct cap half

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. Intern programs with summer start dates compete in the same pool, so your employer should file as close to the USCIS filing window opening as possible.

Check the OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter

Your employer's certified wage must meet or exceed the prevailing wage for intern duties in the specific work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before signing an offer letter so you can confirm the posted wage matches what DOL will require during the certification review.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for intern positions where employers have documented H-2B filing history, so you're not applying to listings where sponsorship is uncertain. Because H-2B requires the employer to complete DOL temporary labor certification before USCIS can process your petition, finding an experienced sponsor early in your search significantly reduces the risk of delays or withdrawal.

Does the H-2B annual cap affect intern applications?

Yes. USCIS allocates 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split evenly between the two half-year periods. Intern positions that start in the summer compete directly within the April-through-September cap allocation. If the cap fills before your employer's petition is processed, approval is deferred to the next period, which can displace a fixed-term internship entirely. Filing as early as USCIS allows is the most reliable way to secure a cap number.

Can an intern position qualify for H-2B sponsorship?

An intern role qualifies if the employer can demonstrate that the need for the position is temporary, not a permanent staffing solution. The employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Intern-titled positions at seasonal resorts, conservation programs, and hospitality operations commonly meet this standard, but the employer's documentation must specifically cover the intern duties listed in the offer letter.

What happens to my H-2B status when my intern placement ends?

Your H-2B status is tied to the specific employer and end date listed on the approved petition. When your internship concludes, you have a 10-day grace period to depart the U.S. You cannot automatically transfer to another employer without a new H-2B petition and DOL labor certification. If you're offered a second seasonal position, the new employer must file a separate petition before your current status expires.

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