Immigration go to >> Family Law Temporary Work Visa H2B workers from Jamaica → H2B workers from Mexico ↓ • What is an H-2A and H-2B visa? These are visas issued to non-immigrant workers allowing them to be employed in the United States for a period of less than 11 months. The H-2A visa is issued to temporary agriculture workers. The H-2B visa is issued to temporary non-agricultural workers such as housekeepers, landscapers and kitchen helpers. • When can an employer use the H-2A or H-2B visa? U.S. Employers may petition for H-2A and H-2B alien workers when qualified U.S. workers are not available. • What steps are involved in getting the visa? Step 1: An application must be filed with the state labor office. The application must include proof that the employer's need for workers is temporary. Step 2: A labor certification must be obtained from the Regional Department of Labor stating that no U.S. workers are available to the employer. This step requires advertising in the local area newspaper. Step 3: A petition with the labor certification attached is filed with the USCIS. Step 4: The USCIS issues the Petition Approval and notifies the appropriate U.S. Consulate. • What is a TN Visa? A temporary visa available to citizens of Mexico and Canada who seek to enter the U.S. and work at a professional level. The TN status can be granted for periods up to one year and can be extended in one-year increments.