How long can H-2B visa be extended?

How long can H-2B visa be extended?

three years
An H2B visa is usually issued for a period of one year, and can be extended by two one-year extensions for a maximum of three years in H2B visa.

How does H-2B extension work?

H-2B extension is simply extending the H-2B worker’s stay period beyond the endorsement on the TLC by the USCIS before the visa’s expiration. Upon approval of the application for extension, the worker is free to stay beyond the stay period in the first TLC.

How do I get an H-2B extension?

The employers must apply for H-2B visa extensions on behalf of their employees. The employer may apply for re-certification for an additional two years with one year extensions, but on each new application, the employer must justify the reason for the H-2B extension request.

Can H-2B lead to green card?

Does the H-2B visa lead to a “green card” (permanent residence) or U.S. citizenship? No. The H-2B is a nonimmigrant visa issued for a limited period of time. It does not put workers on a path to permanent residence in the U.S. or American citizenship.

Can you get a second job on a H-2B visa?

Get a second job. This is a big thing. Your H-2B visa stipulates that you can only work for the employer that petitioned for you and is on your documentation. Brag or carry on about any of your previous achievements, or be an attention seeker.

Is there a limit on the number of H-2B visas issued?

There is a statutory numerical limit, or “cap,” on the total number of aliens who may be issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status during a fiscal year.

What is the H-2B visa classification for foreign workers?

The H-2B visa classification is for foreign workers seeking temporary non-agricultural employment in the United States. The job must be temporary, and temporary is if the employer’s needs are seasonal, peak load, intermittent, or one-time.

Can I extend my H-2B status?

H-2B classification may be extended for qualifying employment in increments of up to 1 year each. A new, valid temporary labor certification covering the requested time must accompany each extension request. The maximum period of stay in H-2B classification is 3 years.

What happens when the H-2B cap is reached?

Once the H-2B cap is reached, USCIS may only accept petitions for H-2B workers who are exempt from the H-2B cap. For additional information on the current H-2B cap, and on workers who are exempt from it, see the Cap Count for H-2B Nonimmigrants Web page. Step 1: Petitioner submits temporary labor certification application to DOL.