An H-2B visa is a temporary work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire non-immigrant foreign workers to perform non-agricultural labor or services in the United States. The H-2B visa program is designed to address the needs of employers who cannot find enough qualified American workers to fill temporary positions.
H-2B visas are typically granted for a period of one year, with the possibility of extensions for up to three years. To be eligible for an H-2B visa, the foreign worker must have a job offer from a U.S. employer, and the employer must demonstrate that there are not enough qualified American workers available to fill the position.