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Does the H-2B visa lead to a “green card” (permanent residence) or U.S. citizenship? No. The H-2B is a nonimmigrant visa issued for a limited period of time. It does not put workers on a path to permanent residence in the U.S. or American citizenship.

Below are the Processing times for I-129 Form - H2B Visas by USCIS Service Center. Also, read common FAQs on the processing times at the end....Vermont Service Center. Case Type80% of cases completed within100% of cases completed withinH-2B - Temporary nonagricultural workers2.5 Months4 Months Feb 28, 2023

The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents (“H-2B petitioners”) who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.

$3,500.00 fee to prepare one DOL labor certification and one USCIS petition, plus costs and expenses that must be paid by the employer, including: Recruitment efforts.

How much does it cost to apply for the H-2B Visa? The current processing fee for an H-2B Visa (only for the petition) is USD460, but this does not include other expenses like the visa application fee, which is USD190 and also travel costs, which can be USD450 or more.

Period of Stay H-2B classification may be extended for qualifying employment in increments of up to 1 year each. A new, valid temporary labor certification covering the requested time must accompany each extension request. The maximum period of stay in H-2B classification is 3 years.

Must an employer pay for the H-2B employee's visa and other related fees? The employer must either pay or reimburse the H-2B worker in the first workweek for any visa, visa processing, and other related fees incurred by the worker.

Similar to other nonimmigrant workers who enter the United States to occupy temporary or seasonal jobs, H-2B visa holders must pay US taxes. Under H-2B status, all temporary workers are subject to federal income taxes. Depending on the state where an H-2B worker is living, he or she may be subject to state taxes.