H2-B Visa in the United States - One example of a visa program available

From ChatGPT:

"The H-2B visa is a temporary work visa in the United States that allows U.S. employers to bring foreign workers to the U.S. to fill non-agricultural seasonal jobs. These are typically roles in industries like hospitality, construction, landscaping, and other fields where there's a seasonal demand for workers, and U.S. workers aren’t available to fill those positions.

Here’s how the H-2B visa works:

1. Eligibility for Employers: Employers must demonstrate that they are unable to find enough U.S. workers for the job, and the need for foreign labor is seasonal, intermittent, a peak load need, or a one-time occurrence.

2. Duration: The H-2B visa is typically granted for a period of up to one year. However, it can be extended for a total of three years. After that, workers must leave the U.S. for at least three months before being eligible for another H-2B visa.

3. Cap Limitations: There's a cap on the number of H-2B visas issued each fiscal year, typically set at 66,000 total visas. However, Congress has occasionally allowed additional visas to be issued depending on demand.

4. Workers’ Rights: H-2B workers are entitled to certain protections, including being paid the prevailing wage for their position and working in conditions that meet U.S. labor standards. They are also entitled to work only for the employer who sponsored them, though they may change employers if a new employer is willing to file for a visa transfer.

5. Process: To get an H-2B visa, an employer must first submit a labor certification request to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). After approval, they can file a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the foreign worker. Once the petition is approved, the worker can apply for the visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.

Example of H-2B Usage:

Hospitality Industry: In places like Florida, Hawaii, or Colorado, where tourism peaks during certain times of the year (like summer or winter holidays), hotels, resorts, and theme parks may struggle to find enough local workers to handle the rush. These businesses might use the H-2B visa program to bring in temporary workers from abroad for roles like housekeeping, landscaping, or food service."

Link to the US Government website  

There are many private websites, and a link to one of them is here. Looking at Indeed.com, you can see some jobs that are on offer for H2B visa holders

From Wikipedia

"The H-2B visa nonimmigrant program permits employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the United States and perform temporary nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peakload or intermittent basis.^[1]