H-2B
Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker
Employer sponsor
Usually required
Seasonal resort, marina, housekeeping and food-service roles.
Official USCIS overviewU.S. temporary work categories
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These summaries are educational starting points. The right category depends on the role, employer, nationality, credentials and current U.S. law.
Important: H-2B and many employment categories require a qualifying U.S. employer or petitioner. This portal does not file official petitions or guarantee eligibility.
H-2A
Temporary Agricultural Worker
Employer sponsor
Required
Seasonal agricultural roles; generally not hotel operations.
Official USCIS overviewH-1B
Specialty Occupation
Employer sponsor
Required
Specialized corporate, technology or professional roles.
Official USCIS overviewH-1B1
Chile / Singapore Specialty Occupation
Employer sponsor
Required
Qualifying specialty roles for eligible nationals.
Official USCIS overviewH-3
Trainee
Employer sponsor
Required
Structured training unavailable in the applicant's home country.
Official USCIS overviewL-1
Intracompany Transfer
Employer sponsor
Required
Managers or specialists transferring within a qualifying group.
Official USCIS overviewO-1
Extraordinary Ability
Employer sponsor
Petitioner required
Exceptional culinary, business or creative leadership.
Official USCIS overviewP-1
Athlete / Entertainment Group
Employer sponsor
Petitioner required
Internationally recognized performers or athletes.
Official USCIS overviewP-2 / P-3
Artists & Cultural Performers
Employer sponsor
Petitioner required
Reciprocal exchange or culturally unique programs.
Official USCIS overviewQ-1
Cultural Exchange
Employer sponsor
Required
International cultural exchange through an approved employer.
Official USCIS overviewR-1
Religious Worker
Employer sponsor
Required
Temporary work for a qualifying religious organization.
Official USCIS overviewTN
USMCA Professional
Employer sponsor
Employer role required
Eligible Canadian or Mexican professionals.
Official USCIS overviewE-1 / E-2
Treaty Trader / Investor
Employer sponsor
Qualifying enterprise
Treaty-based executive, supervisory or essential roles.
Official USCIS overviewE-3
Australian Specialty Occupation
Employer sponsor
Required
Australian professionals in qualifying specialty roles.
Official USCIS overviewJ-1
Exchange Visitor
Employer sponsor
Program sponsor
Approved hospitality training or intern programs.
Official USCIS overviewB-1
Business Visitor
Employer sponsor
No employment
Limited business activities; not U.S. employment.
Official USCIS overviewCW-1
CNMI Transitional Worker
Employer sponsor
Required
Employment limited to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Official USCIS overviewI / A / G / NATO
Media, Diplomatic & International
Employer sponsor
Category-specific
Specialized official assignments, not ordinary hospitality work.
Official USCIS overview