{"id":10405,"date":"2022-05-17T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T12:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/?p=10405"},"modified":"2022-05-17T04:43:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T08:43:24","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-h-1b-and-h-2b-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/romyjurado.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-h-1b-and-h-2b-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between H-1B and H-2B Visa?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”25px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-12px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues different temporary work visas based on the applicant’s eligibility, skills, education, and goals. Many people tend to confuse between H1B and H-2B visas, but they are not the same.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, you will discover the difference between H-1B and H-2B visas.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant classification applied to foreign individuals<\/a> seeking to enter the United States to perform:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The H-1B category is divided into three distinct subcategories – the H-1B Specialty Occupations visa, the H-1B2 DOD Researcher and Development Project Worker visa, and the H-1B3 Fashion Model visa.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A US employer must apply on behalf of a prospective worker by filing Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker). When applying with USCIS, employers must also submit Form ETA-9035\/9035E, Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the US Department of Labor (DOL).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please note that petitioners of prospective H-1B2 visa holders are not required to submit a DOL certification. With few exceptions, the total period of stay cannot go beyond six years (including the extensions).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The H-1B nonimmigrant classification has an annual numerical limit (cap) of 65,000 visas per fiscal year. USCIS has exemptions for specific H-1B applications. Consult with an expert immigration attorney<\/a> to determine whether an exemption applies to your case.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The H-2A visa program helps US farmers and agriculture firms bring foreign workers to fill temporary or seasonal employment gaps. A US employer, an authorized agent, or an association of US agricultural producers must apply on a prospective worker’s behalf.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first step is to file Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) and submit a valid temporary labor certification issued by the US Department of Labor (DOL). To qualify for the H-2A program, US petitioners must:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n USCIS may approve only H-2A petitions of nationals of eligible countries. Every year, the Secretary of Homeland Security designates the annual list of countries eligible to participate in the H-2A program.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The list of H-2A eligible countries is published in a Federal Register notice. After publication, the list is valid for one year (counting from the publication date). The H-2A visa program has no annual numerical limit (cap) of visas issued per year.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Get in touch with Attorney Romy B. Jurado<\/a> today by calling (305) 921-0976<\/a> or emailing Romy@juradolawfirm.com<\/a> for an individual assessment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues different temporary work visas based on the applicant’s eligibility, skills, education, and goals. Many people tend to confuse between H1B and H-2B visas, but they are not the same.\u00a0 In this article, you will discover the difference between H-1B and H-2B visas.\u00a0\u00a0 H-1B and H-2B Visa […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10416,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"What is the difference between H-1B and H-2B visa? Click here to find out. For legal guidance, call Attorney Romy B. 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Do You Want to Identify Whether the H-1B or H-2B Visa is the Best Option for You? – Contact Attorney Romy B. Jurado Today<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n