H-2B Cap Reached; Temporary Labor Certification

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H-2B Cap Reached: No More H-2B Visas Available For Work Prior to October 1, 2008

The H-2B (temporary worker) cap for the second half of fiscal year 2008 was reached as of January 2, 2008. Employers must now wait until October 1, 2008 for new H-2B employees to begin work. Employers hoping to hire new H-2B workers for an October 1, 2008 start date may file new H-2B temporary labor certification applications with the State Workforce Agency no earlier than June 3, 2008.

The USCIS press release related to the H-2B cap is available at http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/H-2B_3jan08.pdf.

The American Immigration Lawyers Association press release regarding the H-2B cap is available at

http://www.aila.org/Content/default.aspx?docid=24215.

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A Non-Immigrant Visa gives an individual permission to live, and usually work, in the United States on a temporary basis. Most non-immigrant visas are only valid while the individual is working for the sponsoring employer, with some exceptions. Schroeder Ireland, LLC has helped individuals and employers obtain Non-Immigrant Visas in the following categories:

H-1B Visas: Professionals in specialty occupations;

H-2B Petitions: Seasonal workers;

L-IA/L-1B Visas: Intracompany transfers of managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge employees;

E-1/E-2 Visas: International Treaty Traders and International Treaty Investors;

E-3 Visas: Australians in specialty occupations;

O-1 Visas: Aliens of extraordinary ability;

P-1 Visas: Internationally recognized athletes;

R-1 Visas: Religious workers; and

TN Visas: Canadian and Mexican professional workers.

For more information, please contact immigration attorney:

Amy Schroeder Ireland

Schroeder Ireland, LLC
26 East Exchange Street, Suite 316
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

Phone: (651) 335-6158
Fax: (651) 291-1466
E-Mail: Amy@SchroederIreland.com