Navigating the Fundamentals of H-2B Visas: A Lawyers Guide to Successfully Filing H-2B Applications

With all the recent changes in the H-2B Program, it can seem to be overwhelming to successfully file H-2B Applications. You may be worried about managing client expectations, meeting deadlines, and making the quota for obtaining this visa. 

In this program, Ms. Karen-Lee Pollak of Pollak PLLC will discuss the overall Process of obtaining an H-2B visa, addressing the fundamental requirements of the H-2B visa process, what key regulations to review before filing applications and when to timely file each stage of the process to meet United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and Department of Labor (DOL) Guidelines. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Breakdown the filing of the H-2B Visa Application from initial intake to issuance

2. Recognize temporary needs under H-2B Visas, including Temporary Labor Certifications and responding to Notices of Deficiency

3. Identify supporting documents needed at each stage of the H-2B Visa process and the Consulate processing related to the visa  

4. Review and understand prevailing wages and job orders for your clients

5. Apply for H-2B Visas with the USCIS