H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's H-2B visa market is driven by its coastline, mountain resorts, and tourism corridor stretching from Virginia Beach to the Shenandoah Valley. Hospitality, landscaping, and seasonal amusement operations are the heaviest sponsors, with strong employer clusters in Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, and the Charlottesville region.
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Receives, stores, retrieves, and distributes shipments and materials within a large warehouse facility. Successful candidate will perform warehouse operations, material handling, inventory activities, loading, unloading, materials and office equipment onto and from trucks for delivery and/or storage.
Responsibilities:
- Reads schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or crated.
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks, pallets, or other storage system according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distributes items to workers.
- Marks materials with identifying information.
- Uses computer to enter records.
Qualifications
- Ability to function in a fast paced, sometimes high-pressured environment, meeting the high expectations of customers and service management staff
- Must be a self-starter
- Candidates must have strong communication skills
- Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds on a routine basis
- Previous warehouse and/or logistics experience preferred
- Forklift certification preferred
- One to two years of distribution experience desirable
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Experience using pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and various hand and power tools a plus
About JK Moving Services
As the largest independent mover in North America, JK delivers superior relocation and logistics services to military service members, government agencies, large corporations, businesses and homeowners around the world….and the list goes on! JK actively seeks dedicated professionals ready to positively impact domestic and global communities. As a SmartCEO 2016 Corporate Culture Award winner, JK places high standards on the care of its employees. From charitable giving to competitive compensation to fun corporate events, JK invests in each employee’s professional and personal growth. This level of commitment sets JK apart from other companies – why not consider joining JK Moving Services today!
JK Benefits
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, JK Moving offers:
- World-class retirement savings programs including Company-funded profit sharing and safe harbor 401(k)
- Recruitment and customer referral bonuses
- Company-paid life insurance and accidental death benefits
- Voluntary protection programs for employees and their families
- Service recognition programs
- Safety & performance bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
- Discounted membership @ Gold’s Gyms (corporate locations) nationwide
- Global employee wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching contribution
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Overview:
Receives, stores, retrieves, and distributes shipments and materials within a large warehouse facility. Successful candidate will perform warehouse operations, material handling, inventory activities, loading, unloading, materials and office equipment onto and from trucks for delivery and/or storage.
Responsibilities:
- Reads schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, or crated.
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks, pallets, or other storage system according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distributes items to workers.
- Marks materials with identifying information.
- Uses computer to enter records.
Qualifications
- Ability to function in a fast paced, sometimes high-pressured environment, meeting the high expectations of customers and service management staff
- Must be a self-starter
- Candidates must have strong communication skills
- Capable of lifting up to 55 pounds on a routine basis
- Previous warehouse and/or logistics experience preferred
- Forklift certification preferred
- One to two years of distribution experience desirable
- Minimum high school diploma or GED
- Experience using pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and various hand and power tools a plus
About JK Moving Services
As the largest independent mover in North America, JK delivers superior relocation and logistics services to military service members, government agencies, large corporations, businesses and homeowners around the world….and the list goes on! JK actively seeks dedicated professionals ready to positively impact domestic and global communities. As a SmartCEO 2016 Corporate Culture Award winner, JK places high standards on the care of its employees. From charitable giving to competitive compensation to fun corporate events, JK invests in each employee’s professional and personal growth. This level of commitment sets JK apart from other companies – why not consider joining JK Moving Services today!
JK Benefits
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, JK Moving offers:
- World-class retirement savings programs including Company-funded profit sharing and safe harbor 401(k)
- Recruitment and customer referral bonuses
- Company-paid life insurance and accidental death benefits
- Voluntary protection programs for employees and their families
- Service recognition programs
- Safety & performance bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
- Discounted membership @ Gold’s Gyms (corporate locations) nationwide
- Global employee wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer matching contribution
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Target Virginia's coastal and resort employers early
Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore ramp up hiring for H-2B roles months before peak season. Reaching out to resort hotels, seafood processors, and waterpark operators in January or February gives you the best shot at an open petition.
Understand the H-2B cap and petition timing
H-2B visas are subject to a federal cap, and Virginia employers file petitions as early as possible to secure slots. Ask prospective employers directly whether they've filed or plan to file, and confirm their start date aligns with cap release windows.
Focus on industries with recurring seasonal patterns
Landscaping companies in Northern Virginia and hospitality businesses in the Shenandoah Valley return to H-2B sponsorship year after year. Employers with a history of sponsorship are far more likely to navigate the process smoothly than first-time filers.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by visa type and state
When searching for H-2B roles, browsing Migrate Mate and filtering by Virginia and H-2B visa type surfaces employers who have already committed to sponsorship, saving time compared to cold-calling businesses to ask about their visa policies.
Verify the employer has an approved labor certification
For H-2B sponsorship to proceed, the employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor before filing with USCIS. Ask any Virginia employer early in the process whether their DOL certification has been approved.
Look beyond Virginia Beach to secondary markets
Fredericksburg, Luray, and Williamsburg have active seasonal hospitality and outdoor recreation industries that regularly sponsor H-2B workers. These markets often have less competition for available roles than the major coastal destinations.
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Which industries in Virginia sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Hospitality and food service lead H-2B visa sponsorship in Virginia, particularly hotels, resorts, and seafood processing operations along the coast. Landscaping and groundskeeping companies in Northern Virginia and the Richmond suburbs are also consistent sponsors. Amusement parks, outdoor recreation businesses, and seasonal retail operations round out the primary sponsoring industries.
Which cities in Virginia have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Virginia Beach has the highest concentration of H-2B sponsoring employers, driven by its large hospitality and seafood sectors. Northern Virginia cities like Fairfax and Arlington see consistent landscaping and groundskeeping sponsorship. Charlottesville, Williamsburg, and Luray also have active H-2B markets tied to tourism, historic attractions, and Shenandoah Valley resorts.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Virginia?
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural roles that are seasonal, peak-load, intermittent, or one-time in nature. In Virginia, qualifying positions commonly include housekeepers, landscapers, ride operators, seafood packers, and food service workers. The role must be unskilled or semi-skilled, clearly temporary, and the employer must demonstrate that qualified U.S. workers aren't available to fill it.
How do I find H-2B sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Virginia employers actively sponsoring H-2B visas, since listings are filtered by visa type and state. You can also contact Virginia Beach resort hotels, landscaping contractors in Northern Virginia, and Shenandoah Valley attractions directly in the fall or winter, before peak-season petitions are filed.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Virginia?
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.