Question 1

How long does the H-2B process take?

Accepted Answer

Plan for 120–150 days from start of filing to worker arrival. We recommend starting 5–6 months before your employment start date.

Question 2

How much does H-2B cost?

Accepted Answer

Government filing fees plus our service fee. Milestone-billed — see the pricing page for ranges.

Question 3

Can you guarantee approval?

Accepted Answer

No one can. We prepare complete, well-documented filings; final decisions rest with DOL, USCIS, and consular officers.

Question 4

Do we have to advertise the jobs first?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DOL requires a domestic recruitment period. We run and document every step.

Question 5

What is the H-2B cap?

Accepted Answer

66,000 workers per fiscal year, split between two half-year windows, plus periodic supplemental allocations.

Question 6

What if we've never filed H-2B before?

Accepted Answer

First-time employers are welcome. We walk you through qualification and temporary need documentation.

Question 7

Which industries qualify?

Accepted Answer

Any non-agricultural employer with a temporary, seasonal, peak-load, one-time, or intermittent need.

Question 8

How many workers can we request?

Accepted Answer

There is no per-employer cap, but the count must match a documented temporary need and recruitment plan.

Question 9

Do workers have to leave when the season ends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. H-2B is temporary — workers depart when authorized employment ends.

Question 10

Can we sponsor the same workers next season?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Returning workers are common and often move faster through consular processing.

Question 11

Do you recruit workers abroad?

Accepted Answer

We work with vetted recruiters in Mexico and Central America. Workers are never charged recruitment fees.

Question 12

What documents do we need?

Accepted Answer

Formation docs, EIN letter, payroll history, tax returns, contracts, and job descriptions. Onboarding walks you through each.

Question 13

What happens if a case is denied?

Accepted Answer

We review the denial, discuss refile / appeal / alternative visa options, and advise your next step.

Question 14

Do you provide legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. We are a document preparation and filing service, not a law firm. We can refer independent immigration counsel.

Question 15

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Sign up, complete onboarding, upload documents. Our team reviews within two business days.

Question 16

What is a temporary need?

Accepted Answer

A seasonal, peak-load, one-time, or intermittent employment need — clearly documented and time-bounded.

Question 17

Can workers switch employers?

Accepted Answer

Only through a new H-2B petition filed by the new employer.

Question 18

Do we have to pay for worker travel?

Accepted Answer

Employers are required to reimburse inbound and return transportation and subsistence per DOL rules.

Question 19

What is the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

The DOL-determined wage floor for the job title and worksite. We pull it as part of case prep.

Question 20

What compliance records do we keep?

Accepted Answer

Payroll, recruitment documentation, job order, and worker records for the periods DOL and USCIS require. We provide a checklist at arrival.

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