What jobs qualify for an H-2B visa?

Seasonal roles in tourism, hospitality, landscaping, entertainment and care services commonly qualify when the need is temporary.

Does the H-2B require labor certification?

Yes, the employer must obtain a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor showing insufficient available US workers.

How long is the H-2B visa valid?

The H-2B is tied to the job duration, generally up to 1 year, with limited extensions possible.

Temporary Work Visas

H-2B Visa

A temporary work visa handled on an employer-driven basis for people who will work in non-agricultural temporary or seasonal jobs in the US.

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What Is the H-2B Visa?

The H-2B visa allows US employers to employ foreign workers for a limited period to meet temporary non-agricultural labor needs.

The application jointly assesses the temporary nature of the labor need, the local labor process, the scope of positions, the employer’s obligations and timeline management.

Trade-Based

An application route based on trade in goods, services or technology.

Renewable Structure

Periodic renewal may be considered as long as eligibility is maintained.

Family Included

Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included in the application.

Managerial/Key Role

A managerial, partner or essential-skill employee profile is important.

Benefits of the H-2B Visa

The H-2B offers a solution for temporary labor needs particularly in seasonal sectors such as tourism, hospitality, landscaping, entertainment and care services.

In a well-planned process, the employer need, timeline, advertising/certification steps and worker list are managed in a coordinated manner.

Commercial Expansion

Commercial relationships in the US market can be structured.

Renewal Option

Periodic renewal can be planned as long as the requirements are maintained.

Family Coverage

Joint planning can be done for spouse and children.

Company Focus

Commercial reality is placed at the center of the application file.

H-2B Visa Requirements

An H-2B application expects the employer to demonstrate a temporary non-agricultural labor need and the unavailability of sufficient US workers through the relevant processes.

The duration of work, nature of positions, wages and working conditions, and cap/timeline management are critically important for the application.

Treaty Country

The applicant and the business must demonstrate a qualifying treaty-country connection.

Substantial Trade

Commercial activity must be regular and of meaningful volume, not one-off.

Predominantly US-Türkiye

A significant portion of trade must be between the US and Türkiye.

Role Alignment

A managerial, supervisory or key-skill role must be clearly demonstrated.

H-2B Application Process

The process begins with a review of the employer need, number of positions, work dates, wage level and the temporary-work justification.

The employer documents, advertising/certification process, application timeline and worker files are then prepared in a coordinated manner.

Trade Analysis

Trade volume, direction and continuity are assessed.

Document Map

Company, invoice, contract and financial records are classified.

Application File

Forms and supporting narrative are prepared together.

Interview Preparation

The commercial model and application role are worked out in clear language.

How We Manage the Process

01.

Profile Assessment

We conduct a detailed situation analysis to determine the visa or investment route best suited to your background.

02.

File Preparation

Your entire official portfolio is prepared legally and convincingly in line with the current expectations of US authorities.

03.

Corporate Review

With no external outsourcing, we officially initiate all your legal processes under the direct control of our own corporate legal team.

04.

Operational Follow-up

Even after your entry into America, we remain by your side whenever you need — for company management, status maintenance or your investment.

Why Citil Law.

Tailored Strategy

We offer personalized solutions aligned with your goals.

Experienced Legal Team

We are by your side with our attorneys specialized in US immigration law.

Global Service

We serve through both our Istanbul and US offices.

Process Management

We manage and track the entire process from the first consultation to your visa approval.

Success Stories

"Our E-2 application process went far more smoothly than expected. We received professional support at every stage, from document preparation to the interview. We obtained our visa without issues in about 4 months."

Mehmet K.E-2 Visa

"For our H-2B application, we presented our documents and strategy far more systematically. At every stage we clearly understood which information was needed and why."

Ayse D.H-2B Visa

"Accurately reflecting our US business plan in the application file was critical for us. The Citil Law team prepared our file from both a legal and commercial perspective."

Burak S.H-2B Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out which visa type I qualify for?

Your profile, goals, documents and US plan are evaluated together. After the preliminary analysis, a roadmap is clarified for H-2B or an alternative visa route.

How long does the visa application process take on average?

Timelines vary by file type, document readiness, the processing authority’s calendar and appointment/processing volume. Strategy, document collection and application preparation are planned on a per-profile basis.

Can my family members be included in my application?

Spouse and unmarried children under 21 can be included in the application. Work authorization options for the spouse and the status of family members are also assessed.

Which documents do I need to prepare?

Company documents, records showing trade volume, financial records, contracts, invoices, bank transactions and personal documents form the basis of the application file. The list is customized to your profile.

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