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H-2B Temporary Worker → Separate Immigrant Petition
H-2B covers temporary non-agricultural work and has no direct Green Card route. A permanent job offer from a sponsoring employer (PERM, then EB-3) or a family petition is required.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
H-2B workers whose employer may sponsor a permanent role, or who have a qualifying family petitioner.
Common problems
Seasonal vs. permanent
An employer who only needs seasonal labor cannot sponsor; the Green Card job must be a real year-round position.