H-2B Visa:

Seasonal Workforce & Compliance Counsel

While the H-2A program serves the fields, the H-2B program is the lifeline for U.S. employers in non-agricultural industries.

Hospitality. Landscaping. Construction. Seafood Processing.
Seasonal workforce solutions when domestic labor is unavailable.

What is the
H-2B Visa Program?

Non-agricultural seasonal visa program

Covers hospitality, landscaping, construction, seafood processing

Temporary or peak-load workforce solution

Unlike agricultural visas, the H-2B program is governed by a strict annual cap, making the application process a high-stakes race against time.

RelisWorkforce Solutions combines high-speed logistics with legal expertise from RelisLaw.

What is the Timeline for an H-2B Visa?


1. 150–120 Days Before Start


Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD)


2. 90–75 Days Before Start


Labor Certification filing window


3. Lottery Phase


Randomized group selection (Group A highest probability)


4. Post-Certification


USCIS Form I-129 filing


5. Final 30 Days


Consular interviews and logistics

H-2B Visa Application Process

Step 1

Define Temporary Need


Seasonal, Peak-Load, Intermittent, One-Time Occurrence

Step 2

Labor Certification


Seasonal, Peak-Load, Intermittent, One-Time Occurrence

Step 3

USCIS Filing


Attorney-prepared petition and cap strategy

Step 4

Consular Coordination


Embassy interviews and international pipeline management

How Long Is an H-2B Visa Valid?

Typically up to 1 year

Renewable in 1-year increments

Maximum stay: 3 years

Requires 3-month exit before re-eligibility

Advantages of an
H-2B Visa

Operational
Stability


Bridge workforce gaps during peak seasons

Compliance
Protection


Reduce audit and legal risk

Strategic
Growth


Scale operations without labor shortages

Avoid Scams:

The Law Firm Advantage with RelisWorkforce Solutions

The H-2B program is the most scrutinized visa category in the U.S. Many "facilitators" promise workers but lack the legal standing to defend your petition if the DOL issues a Notice of Deficiency or USCIS issues a Request for Evidence (RFE).

By choosing RelisWorkforce Solutions, you are backed by RelisLaw Visa Immigration.
For a price comparable to non-legal agencies, you gain:

10+ Years of Professionalism

A decade of experience navigating the H-2B lottery and cap strategies.

Highest Approval Rates

Attorney-led filings that anticipate and neutralize government objections before they happen.

Irreparable Harm Attestations

Professional legal assistance in filing for supplemental visa tranches, which often require strict proof of business necessity.

Don’t leave your peak season to chance.
Secure your labor certainty with attorney-backed workforce solutions.

Secure Your Peak Season Workforce

Secure your labor certainty with attorney-backed workforce solutions.

Start Your H-2B Workforce Request

Tell us about your seasonal labor needs. Our team will review your eligibility and timeline immediately.