H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Program

The H-2B nonimmigrant program permits employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The employment must be of a temporary nature for a limited period of time such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal need, peak load need, or intermittent need. The H-2B program requires the employer to attest to the Department of Labor that it will offer a wage that equals or exceeds the highest of the prevailing wage, applicable Federal minimum wage, the State minimum wage, or local minimum wage to the H-2B nonimmigrant worker for the occupation in the area of intended employment during the entire period of the approved H-2B labor certification. The H-2B program also establishes certain recruitment and displacement standards in order to protect similarly employed U.S. workers.

Self-Service

The H-2B visa system is a totally self-service system, meaning that the employer will have to advertise their H-2B job orders on Jobs4TN.gov themselves.

  1. First, create the profile for the employer or the employer they (agents) represent.
  2. Next, they will need to follow the website prompts to create the job order as mandated by the regulations.

More Information

Workplace Regulations

Employers are required by law to share information with their employees on employment laws and provide other work-related information. They should be posted in a prominent place where employees have access such as a break room or time-clock area.

Required State Posters  for Tennessee Employers

Required Federal Posters (USDOL)

If You Have Spanish-Speaking Employees or Child Labor

Other Posters

Contact

Sandra Plumb, Senior Employment Specialist
Sandra.E.Plumb@tn.gov
Phone: (615) 664-8595