Orange County H-2B Visa Lawyer

Orange County has a booming industrial and commercial scene driven by technology, healthcare, tourism, and education. Due to unexpected or seasonal surges in demand, additional workers are needed to support business operations, which cannot always be filled by U.S. workers. A skilled and experienced Orange County H-2B visa lawyer from U.S. Law Center can assist your company with bringing on foreign talent to fill temporary gaps in labor needs.

The immigration legal team at U.S. Law Center has combined decades of experience in finding immigration solutions to help match the needs and goals of businesses in Orange County and the surrounding areas. An experienced legal representative from our team can work closely with you to understand your surge in demand, determine whether you meet the requirements for the H-2B program, and subsequently navigate you through the application process.

What Is an H-2B Visa?

An H-2B visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa designed for foreign workers to come to the U.S. for a short-term period to fill nonagricultural positions in industries such as hospitality, construction, and landscaping. An H-2B visa is issued for a maximum period of one year, with the opportunity to extend it for up to three years.

To obtain an H-2B visa, prospective employees will need to demonstrate that they were offered a job from an employer that has obtained a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor (DOL). A labor certification can only be obtained if the employer has clearly demonstrated that there are no other U.S. workers readily available and able to carry out the jobs that need to be performed.

The required temporary labor certification shows that the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers in similar jobs will not be negatively affected by bringing in foreign workers to carry out the labor. To show that the need for labor is temporary, employers will further need to demonstrate that the labor demands are based on a peak load need, intermittent need, one-time occurrence, or seasonal need.

How Can an Orange County H-2B Visa Lawyer Support My Case?

As the H-2B visa application process is complex and involves multiple stakeholders, it is highly recommended that you work with an experienced immigration lawyer for support. Whether you are a corporation looking to bring in foreign talent or a prospective employee overwhelmed by the visa application process, an experienced immigration lawyer can support you. Here are some of the following ways that we can assist:

• Understanding eligibility. A determined lawyer from our team can evaluate your business goals and details, helping you understand whether the H-2B visa program is right for you to support your temporary labor demands.
• Submitting applications. An attorney can help you gather critical documentation to submit with your temporary labor certification to the Department of Labor as well as Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
• Active case management. Throughout the application process, we can actively communicate with various stakeholders to ensure that your application is being adequately processed. Throughout each step of the way, we can provide updates to help you understand which step of the process your application is at.
• Troubleshooting of issues. If any issues arise, we can work to adequately address them by promptly communicating with relevant stakeholders and providing supporting evidence or arguments.
• Consular processing. After your company has acquired all the necessary documentation to initiate consular processing for your prospective employee, our legal team can help the applicant navigate the application process from abroad.

Overall, an H-2B visa lawyer can support your business and your employees from start to finish. By working with a dedicated member from our firm, you can be sure that all applications are accurately filled out, with critical requirements met. Our diligent and experienced team can work to ensure that your application process is smooth and efficient, avoiding unnecessary rejections or delays.

FAQs

Q: How Much Does a U.S. Visa Lawyer Cost?

A: The cost of hiring a lawyer in the U.S. to assist with obtaining a visa depends on a variety of factors, including the:

• Location of the law firm
• Reputation of the attorney
• Type of services needed
• Complexity of your case

For an H-2B visa program application, there are costs associated with hiring an attorney to obtain a temporary labor certification, file a petition, and file an application for a green card.

Q: Do You Need a Lawyer for an H-2B Visa?

A: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does not require hiring legal representation to be eligible for an H-2B visa. However, due to the complexity of the process, including the various steps involved and the multiple stakeholders that must be interacted with, it is highly recommended that you work with an experienced H-2B visa lawyer. They can help you avoid unnecessary delays in your application and increase your chances of approval.

Q: Who Pays for an H-2B Visa?

A: Usually, the employer is responsible for paying the fees associated with applying for and obtaining an H-2B visa, including the charges for filing and processing. The responsibility to take on these fees is part of the program, and these regulations are in place so that the burden of payment does not fall on foreign workers who are looking to come to the U.S. and fill temporary labor positions.

Q: How Long Does the H-2B Visa Process Take?

A: The amount of time that it might take to apply for an H-2B visa and for the application to be processed is dependent on different factors, such as:

• The number of applications that are currently being processed
• The season of the year
• Details about the employer and their prospective employees

By working with an experienced immigration lawyer, applicants can optimize their chances of avoiding unnecessary delays or rejections.

Optimize Your Workforce With an Orange County H-2B Visa Lawyer

Surges in demand or unexpected events can result in labor gaps. If labor demands are not quickly met, this can result in serious operational losses that have long-lasting negative consequences. A dedicated and skilled Orange County H-2B visa lawyer from U.S. Law Center can evaluate your case and help you navigate the H-2B visa program. That way, you can bring crucially needed foreign talent to the area to support your business. Contact us today to get started.