Puerto Rico•North AmericaH-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Temporary non-agricultural work visa for seasonal workers in construction, tourism, hospitality, and manufacturing. Subject to annual cap.
Annual Visa Allocation
66,000 visas per year
The statutory limit is 66,000 per fiscal year, with 33,000 for workers who begin employment in the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half. Congress frequently authorizes supplemental increases.
Lottery system applies when oversubscribed
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AD, AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, CO, CR, HR, CY, CZ, DK, DO, EC, SV, EE, FJ, FI, FR, DE, GR, GD, GT, HN, HU, IS, IE, IL, IT, JM, JP, KI, LV, LI, LT, LU, MG, MT, MU, MX, MC, ME, NR, NL, NZ, NI, MK, NO, PA, PG, PY, PE, PH, PL, PT, KR, RO, LC, SM, RS, SC, SK, SI, SB, ZA, ES, VC, SE, CH, TW, TH, TL, TO, TR, TV, UA, GB, UY, VU
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for stay duration
Job offer
From Puerto Rico employer
Sponsor Documents
Temporary Labor Certification
From DOL
Form I-129
Petition for nonimmigrant worker
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Application Process
Employer applies for TLC
Temporary Labor Certification from DOL
File I-129 petition
Employer submits with approved TLC
USCIS processing
Petition reviewed
Visa interview
At US consulate
Enter Puerto Rico
Begin temporary employment
Application Forms
Form I-129
Form ID: I-129
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