The United States of America has been looking at a shortage of workers ever more than now. To battle it out businesses, an optimal solution is the H-2B visa program. It allows U.S. employers to hire non-immigrant workers for temporary non-agricultural jobs. With this program, employers can fill their vacant positions and resolve all their staffing challenges. 

Since the days of the pandemic, various industries, including construction, have been facing a major problem of hiring skilled workers. It has become a serious issue as America is witnessing a growing demand for new projects and infrastructural development opportunities. The contributing factors to this issue are the advancement in technology and an aging workforce. There is a need for staff that are young and have ample knowledge of handling the new age equipment. 

As United States of America has been facing labor shortage, businesses have been exploring the idea of hiring foreign labor more and more each day. The only way you can bring in the skilled workers from foreign lands is by applying for H-2B visa. But what exactly is a H-2B visa? What are the requirements for an employer? How the application process goes on?

There is no doubt that you as an employer might be surrounded with all the questions stated above. Well, in this blog at Aztec Labor have gathered all the relevant information to help the potential business owners navigate through the H-2B visa program.

For businesses that experience seasonal peaks, recruiting temporary workers becomes a crucial task. No matter which industry you are a part of, the holidays or summers are most taxing due to a sudden surge of work. That’s why businesses hire skilled seasonal hands who can fill in the shoes for unique roles.

In comparison to traditional hiring, temporary recruitment can be a tough nut to crack. It requires a faster process and deals with plenty of documentation work, especially when you are looking for workers across borders.

As the US economy is in constant flux, employers have been facing a shortage to fill temporary non-agricultural positions. To tackle this situation, the H-2B program is considered one of the best routes. This program is designed to help employers find qualified and eligible workers from foreign lands in order to fill diverse roles across industries.

If you are an employer seeking seasonal labor or temporary workers, this guide will help you navigate the H-2B visa process seamlessly.

WHERE WE ARE: On Friday, the House passed the FY25 DHS Appropriations bill by avote of 212-203. Had voted straight party line, the bill would have failed, but five Democrats, all in 50/50 districts where Trump is polling well, voted yes. Six Republicans voted no. Andy Harris (R-MD-1) voted no due to the removal of his H-2B amendment and we believe this was also the reason for Ralph Norman's (R-SC-5) no vote. It is a huge faux pas for a member to vote against its party's appropriation's bills. Leadership does not take kindly to this. Harris and Norman deserve our thanks for their willingness to take a stand in support of H-2B employers and against the shenanigans that occurred at Tuesday's Rules Committee meeting. We are trading blows with our opponents. We have won rounds, they have won rounds but who will win the fight? This is why we cannot let up. This will be a fifteen round fight. Buckle up!