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Finding, the right H-2B visa attorney in Louisiana is an important task. Doing this yourself can easily lead to a denial of your H-2B visa petition. There are many steps and if one step isn't followed correctly, it could lead to denial of the entire case. There are also lots of obligations of an H-2B employer. Let's go through each of these steps and obligations

First, an H-2B visa will not be granted unless the following requirements are met:
  • There are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work;
  • Employing H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers;
  • Its need for the prospective worker’s services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job can be described as temporary


"Temporary" is defined as follows:
  • One-time occurrence - 1) An employment situation that is otherwise permanent, but a temporary event of short duration has created the need for a temporary worker; and 2) not employed workers to perform the service or labor in the past, and will not need workers to perform the services or labor in the future
  • Seasonal need - 1) traditionally tied to a season of the year by an event or pattern; and 2) of a recurring nature
  • Peakload need - 1) Regularly employs permanent workers to perform the services or labor at the place of employment; 2) Needs to temporarily supplement its permanent staff at the place of employment due to a seasonal or short-term demand; and 3) The temporary additions to staff will not become part of the employer's regular operation
  • Intermittent need: 1) employer has not employed permanent or full-time workers to perform the services or labor; and 2) employer occasionally or intermittently needs temporary workers to perform services or labor for short periods​

Assuming the employer meets the eligibility requirements outlined above, the procedure for applying for H-2B workers is as follows:

Step 1: employer submits temporary labor application with the Department of Labor;
Step 2: employer files form I-129 with USCIS
Step 3: employer's prospective employees outside of the United States apply for admission into the United States at the closest U.S. consulate. 

Louisiana H-2B visa lawyers at Liberty Law Group have the expertise and experience to handle any type of H-2B visa application. We also represent employers in any audit or administrative proceeding conducted against them by the United States Department of Labor. Call Louisiana immigration lawyers at Liberty Law Group today for a free consultation.

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