H-2B Sponsorship Jobs

The H-2B visa lets you work temporarily in the U.S. in non-agricultural roles when a U.S. employer can demonstrate a seasonal or temporary need. Common industries include hospitality, landscaping, construction, and seasonal resorts. The visa is capped at 66,000 per year, split between two half-year periods, though supplemental allocations have been added in recent years when demand exceeded the cap.

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Overview

Open Jobs29,729+
Top Visa TypeH-2B
Work Type96% On-site
Salary Range$30K – $42K
Top LocationNew York, NY
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Yellowstone Landscape
Crew Leader
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Yellowstone Landscape
New 14m ago
Crew Leader
Yellowstone Landscape
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Construction
Construction Management
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Omni Hotels
Server
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Omni Hotels
New 1h ago
Server
Omni Hotels
Charlotte, North Carolina
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality Management
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
None
10,000+

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Hilton
Finance Controller
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Hilton
New 1h ago
Finance Controller
Hilton
Coronado, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Audit
Tax
Business Strategy
$130,000/yr - $150,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None
10,000+

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Royal Lagoon Seafood
Route Delivery Driver
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Royal Lagoon Seafood
New 1h ago
Route Delivery Driver
Royal Lagoon Seafood
Theodore, Alabama
Driving
Logistics & Inventory
Delivery Drivers
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
None

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Rolling Hills Country Club
Banquet Chef
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Rolling Hills Country Club
New 2h ago
Banquet Chef
Rolling Hills Country Club
Rolling Hills Estates, California
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Chefs & Cooks
Hospitality Management
On-Site
5+ yrs exp.
High School
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How to Get H-2B Sponsorship

Target seasonal industries with established H-2B programs

Hospitality, landscaping, amusement parks, ski resorts, and seafood processing hire H-2B workers every year. These industries return to the same visa pipeline seasonally, making them far more reliable sponsorship targets than one-off employers.

Apply months before the season starts

H-2B petitions require DOL certification before USCIS filing, and the cap fills fast. Employers typically begin the process four to five months before their start date. Reaching out early signals you understand the timeline.

Understand the annual cap and what it means for you

H-2B has a 66,000 annual cap split between two half-year periods. Returning workers may be exempt. Ask employers whether they've secured cap-exempt status or plan to file in the first allocation window.

Focus on employers who sponsor H-2B every year

Repeat sponsorship is the strongest signal an employer knows the process. Look for resorts, golf courses, and landscaping companies that advertise seasonal roles with relocation support. Returning annually is common in this visa category.

Your home country eligibility matters

H-2B is only available to nationals of countries on USCIS's annually updated eligible countries list. Confirm your country is listed before pursuing employers, since sponsorship is legally unavailable to nationals of unlisted countries.

Look for employers with a verified H-2B sponsorship history

Look for employers with a verified H-2B sponsorship history — most H-2B roles are not labeled as visa-sponsored in standard job searches. Focusing on employers that have filed H-2B petitions before means you are not guessing which seasonal companies are willing to go through the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What jobs qualify for H-2B sponsorship?

H-2B covers temporary or seasonal non-agricultural jobs, including hotel and resort staff, groundskeepers, landscapers, construction workers, amusement park employees, and housekeeping staff. The employer must demonstrate a one-time, seasonal, peak-load, or intermittent need that is temporary in nature. Professional roles requiring a degree generally fall under H-1B rather than H-2B.

How does the H-2B cap work?

The annual cap is 66,000 visas, with 33,000 available for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half. Returning H-2B workers from prior years may be exempt from the cap under certain conditions. When demand exceeds the cap, USCIS uses a lottery to select petitions. Early filing is strongly recommended, especially for peak summer season employers.

How long does an H-2B visa last?

An H-2B visa is issued for the duration of the specific job need, up to one year at a time, and can be extended in one-year increments to a maximum of three years. After reaching the three-year limit, workers must leave the U.S. for at least three months before being eligible for a new H-2B period. The visa is tied to the sponsoring employer and job.

Which countries are eligible for H-2B visas?

Workers must be nationals of countries that DHS has designated as eligible for H-2B participation, based on factors like overstay rates and national security considerations. The list is reviewed and updated annually. Nationals of countries not on the designated list may still be approved on a case-by-case basis if the employer demonstrates a compelling need.

How do I find H-2B sponsorship jobs?

Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-2B sponsorship so you can see which employers are actively hiring. Focus on seasonal employers in hospitality, landscaping, and resorts that file H-2B petitions regularly. Many H-2B sponsors recruit returning workers each year, so once you have completed a placement, maintaining that relationship significantly improves your chances of future sponsorship.

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

H-2B employers must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor before filing a temporary labor certification. The employer must pay the higher of the prevailing wage, the applicable federal minimum wage, the state minimum wage, or the local minimum wage. The prevailing wage is based on the job classification, skill level, and geographic area. This certification process ensures that hiring temporary foreign workers does not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers in similar roles. You can look up current prevailing wage rates using the OFLC Wage Search page.

Are returning H-2B workers exempt from the annual cap?

Returning workers who were counted against the H-2B cap in one of the three most recent fiscal years may be eligible for an exemption from the annual cap. This exemption is not automatic — it depends on whether Congress or DHS has authorized supplemental allocations for returning workers in a given year, which has happened frequently in recent years. Your employer's immigration attorney should confirm whether the returning worker exemption is available for your filing period.

Do H-2B employers provide housing or transportation?

Unlike H-2A agricultural employers, H-2B employers are not required by federal law to provide free housing. However, many H-2B employers in hospitality, seasonal resorts, and landscaping do offer housing assistance or employer-arranged accommodations as part of the job, particularly in remote or resort locations. Employers are required to pay for inbound transportation and subsistence costs if the worker completes 50% of the job order period, and return transportation if the worker completes the full period.

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