H-2B Recruitment for U.S. Employers
How to Hire H-2B Workers in the United States
How to Hire H-2B Workers in the United States
Need seasonal workers for your business? Learn how to recruit and hire H-2B workers, understand the application process, and get the support you need to bring qualified workers to your team.
Need seasonal workers for your business? Learn how to recruit and hire H-2B workers, understand the application process, and get the support you need to bring qualified workers to your team.
H-2B Recruitment for U.S. Employers
Understanding the H-2B Program
Understanding the H-2B Program
66,000
66,000
Annual Visa Cap
Annual Visa Cap
The H-2B program provides 66,000 regular-cap visas annually, divided between two halves of the fiscal year. Additional supplemental visas may be authorized.
The H-2B program provides 66,000 regular-cap visas annually, divided between two halves of the fiscal year. Additional supplemental visas may be authorized.
3 years
3 years
Maximum Stay
Maximum Stay
H-2B workers can generally remain in H-2B status for a maximum of three years, subject to applicable immigration requirements.
H-2B workers can generally remain in H-2B status for a maximum of three years, subject to applicable immigration requirements.
3–6 Months
3–6 Months
Employers should begin preparing well before their anticipated start date to allow time for recruitment, certification, petition filing, and visa processing.
Employers should begin preparing well before their anticipated start date to allow time for recruitment, certification, petition filing, and visa processing.
Plan Ahead
Plan Ahead
Your Seasonal Workforce Starts With a Plan
Your Seasonal Workforce Starts With a Plan
Hiring H-2B workers involves more than finding candidates. From establishing your temporary labor needs to navigating recruitment, government filings, and worker arrivals, every stage requires coordination. Pines H2B Solutions helps employers manage the process from start to finish.
Hiring H-2B workers involves more than finding candidates. From establishing your temporary labor needs to navigating recruitment, government filings, and worker arrivals, every stage requires coordination. Pines H2B Solutions helps employers manage the process from start to finish.
H-2B Employer Eligibility
Can Your Business Hire H-2B Workers?
Can Your Business Hire H-2B Workers?
U.S. employers may qualify for the H-2B program if they have a temporary need for nonagricultural workers and meet federal recruitment, wage, and employment requirements.
U.S. employers may qualify for the H-2B program if they have a temporary need for nonagricultural workers and meet federal recruitment, wage, and employment requirements.
Seasonal Need
Peakload Need
One-Time Need
Intermittent Need
Nonagricultural Jobs
U.S. Recruitment
The H-2B Hiring Process
How to Hire H-2B Workers in 5 Steps
How to Hire H-2B Workers in 5 Steps
From planning your seasonal workforce to welcoming workers on-site, here's how the H-2B hiring process works.
From planning your seasonal workforce to welcoming workers on-site, here's how the H-2B hiring process works.
01
Plan Your Workforce
Identify your staffing needs, employment dates, and positions while confirming your H-2B eligibility.
02
File Your H-2B Application
Complete prevailing wage, DOL certification, U.S. recruitment, and USCIS petition requirements.
03
Recruit & Screen Workers
Pines sources, screens, and interviews qualified H-2B candidates for your final selection.
04
Consular Processing & Travel
Pines coordinates visa applications, embassy appointments, documentation, and worker travel.
05
Arrival & Ongoing Support
Pines coordinates worker arrivals, onboarding preparations, and ongoing employer support.
Global Talent Recruitment
Where Do We Recruit H-2B Workers From?
Where Do We Recruit H-2B Workers From?
From luxury hospitality professionals in the Caribbean to experienced agricultural, industrial, and seasonal workers across the Americas and South Africa, Pines connects U.S. employers with talent suited to their workforce needs.
From luxury hospitality professionals in the Caribbean to experienced agricultural, industrial, and seasonal workers across the Americas and South Africa, Pines connects U.S. employers with talent suited to their workforce needs.
Jamaica & the Caribbean
Access experienced hospitality talent from Jamaica's high-end resort industry, including professionals trained at leading Caribbean brands such as Sandals and Couples Resorts.
Hign-end Hotels & Resorts
Housekeeping & Guest Services
Culinary & Food Service
- Recreation & Tourism
South Africa
Connect with South African talent experienced in hospitality, tourism, recreation, and outdoor operations for eligible seasonal positions across the United States.
Hotels & Ski Resorts
Guest Services & Recreation
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
- Outdoor & Tourism Operations
Mexico
ource experienced Mexican workers for physically demanding seasonal roles, including landscaping, food processing, housekeeping, and outdoor operations.
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Housekeeping & Cleaning
- Construction & General Labor
Central & South America
Recruit seasonal workers from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia for transportation, landscaping, food processing, and other eligible seasonal positions.
Honduras & El Salvador
Guatemala & Colombia
Transportation & Logistics
Seasonal & General Labor
Jamaica & the Caribbean
Access experienced hospitality talent from Jamaica's high-end resort industry, including professionals trained at leading Caribbean brands such as Sandals and Couples Resorts.
Hign-end Hotels & Resorts
Housekeeping & Guest Services
Culinary & Food Service
- Recreation & Tourism
Mexico
ource experienced Mexican workers for physically demanding seasonal roles, including landscaping, food processing, housekeeping, and outdoor operations.
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Housekeeping & Cleaning
- Construction & General Labor
South Africa
Connect with South African talent experienced in hospitality, tourism, recreation, and outdoor operations for eligible seasonal positions across the United States.
Hotels & Ski Resorts
Guest Services & Recreation
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
- Outdoor & Tourism Operations
Central & South America
Recruit seasonal workers from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Colombia for transportation, landscaping, food processing, and other eligible seasonal positions.
Honduras & El Salvador
Guatemala & Colombia
Transportation & Logistics
Seasonal & General Labor
Let's Get Your Workforce Ready
Ready to Hire H-2B Workers for Your Next Season?
Ready to Hire H-2B Workers for Your Next Season?
From first-time H-2B applications to returning seasonal workforces, Pines H2B Solutions handles recruitment, filing coordination, consular processing, and worker arrivals so you can focus on running your business.
From first-time H-2B applications to returning seasonal workforces, Pines H2B Solutions handles recruitment, filing coordination, consular processing, and worker arrivals so you can focus on running your business.