What is a H2B employee?

 

An H-2B employee is a foreign worker who comes to the United States on an H-2B visa. This visa is designed for non-agricultural temporary workers. Employers in the U.S. can sponsor foreign nationals to fill seasonal or peak-load jobs in various industries, such as hospitality, construction, and landscaping.

Key points about H-2B employees include:

• Temporary Nature: The H-2B visa is for temporary work, typically valid for up to one year, with the possibility of extension in certain circumstances.
• Job Offer Requirement: Employers must demonstrate that there are not enough qualified U.S. workers available for the job and that employing foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.
• Cap on Visas: There is an annual cap on the number of H-2B visas issued, which can affect availability.

The H-2B program is a way for U.S. employers to meet short-term labor needs while providing foreign workers with job opportunities.

They can be screened, and do qualify for WOTC.  The Workers Opportunity Tax Credit is a collection of qualifiers.  Several of the qualifiers a H2B candidate could not meet the criteria for (i.e.: they cannot be recipients of SNAP or TANF, so therefore wouldn't meet that area of qualification for WOTC), however, there are several categories H2B employees may still fall under (i.e.: credits based on where they live, age, or having an address in a Designated Community Resident category).

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