H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota

Minnesota's H-2B visa sponsorship is concentrated in seasonal hospitality along the Boundary Waters and Lake Superior corridor, landscaping across the Twin Cities metro, and amusement and resort operations in Brainerd Lakes. Employers in Duluth, Rochester, and greater Minneapolis file each season for temporary nonagricultural workers.

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Overview

Open Jobs135+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationMinneapolis, MN
Most JobsMarvin

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Marriott International
Rooms Operations Manager
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Rooms Operations Manager
Marriott International
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Human Resources
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
$60k - $73k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Vail Resorts
Experienced Cook
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Experienced Cook
Vail Resorts
Hastings, Minnesota
Food Service
$21 - $26/hr
On-Site
Other
10,000+

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Solem Concessions, Inc.
Maintenance Helper
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Maintenance Helper
Solem Concessions, Inc.
Austin, Minnesota
$48k/yr
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SavATree
Groundsperson
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Groundsperson
SavATree
Afton, Minnesota
$28/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Groundworks
Installer - Construction General Laborer
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Installer - Construction General Laborer
Groundworks
Cambridge, Minnesota
Construction
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
Construction Labor
$40k - $50k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Minnesota

Confirm your role qualifies as seasonal

H-2B is limited to temporary, nonagricultural positions tied to a seasonal or peak-load need. Before applying anywhere, verify your target role fits one of those categories under USCIS guidelines, not just that the employer hires seasonally.

Search OFLC disclosure data by Minnesota

DOL publishes H-2B employer disclosure files quarterly. Filter by Minnesota to see which resorts, landscaping companies, and hospitality groups filed certified Labor Condition Applications, then target those employers directly during their next recruitment window.

Time your outreach to employer recruitment cycles

Minnesota employers filing for summer season typically begin DOL recruitment steps in January or February. Reaching out to Brainerd Lakes resorts or Twin Cities landscaping firms before March puts you ahead of workers who apply after positions are already filled.

Use Migrate Mate to identify verified H-2B sponsors

Pull up Minnesota's confirmed H-2B filing history on Migrate Mate to see which employers have sponsored workers before. Focusing on repeat sponsors in sectors like housekeeping, groundskeeping, or amusement operations reduces the risk of pursuing employers unlikely to file.

Understand the 66,000 annual cap and its timing

H-2B visas are capped at 66,000 per fiscal year, split between two half-year periods. If a Minnesota employer misses the filing deadline for their half, they may not be able to sponsor that season even if your role qualifies.

Request written confirmation of prevailing wage compliance

Before accepting any offer, ask the employer to confirm their approved wage rate matches or exceeds the OFLC Wage Search prevailing wage for your occupation and county in Minnesota. Discrepancies between the offer and the certified wage can stall the petition.

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H-2B Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries in Minnesota sponsor the most H-2B visas?

Hospitality and resort operations along the Boundary Waters, Lake Superior, and Brainerd Lakes corridors sponsor the largest share of H-2B visas in Minnesota. Landscaping and groundskeeping companies in the Twin Cities metro and amusement park operations are also consistent filers. Food processing facilities in greater Minnesota have also used H-2B for seasonal nonagricultural roles.

Which cities in Minnesota have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?

Duluth and the broader Arrowhead region see strong H-2B activity tied to resort and tourism seasons. The Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs, generates volume from landscaping and hospitality employers. Brainerd and International Falls also appear in DOL disclosure data due to their seasonal resort and outdoor recreation industries.

What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Minnesota?

Qualifying H-2B roles in Minnesota are nonagricultural, temporary positions in categories like housekeeping, groundskeeping, landscape laborer, amusement park attendant, and food service worker. The role must meet USCIS's temporary need standard, meaning the employer can document the position is seasonal, intermittent, or tied to a one-time occurrence rather than a permanent business function.

How do I find H-2B jobs in Minnesota?

Migrate Mate lets you filter for Minnesota employers with verified H-2B filing history, so you can focus outreach on companies that have sponsored workers before rather than guessing. Cross-referencing those results with DOL's H-2B disclosure data helps you confirm which employers file in your target region and industry, and when their typical recruitment windows open.

What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Minnesota?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.