Immigration Law

H-2B Program Limited to Nationals of Certain Countries

By John Combs

The Department of Homeland Security has published the list of countries whose nationals can be the beneficiaries of an approved H-2B petition and become eligible for H-2B visas.  This initial list is composed of countries that are important for the operation of the H-2B program and are cooperative in repatriation of its citizens and nationals or residents who are subject to a final order of removal from the United States.  This list is effective January 18, 2009, and shall be without effect at the end of one year after January 18, 2009.

Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible to Participate in the H-2B Visa Program:

Argentina;
Australia;
Belize;
Brazil;
Bulgaria;
Canada;
Chile;
Costa Rica;
Dominican Republic;
El Salvador;
Guatemala;
Honduras;
Indonesia;
Israel;
Jamaica;
Japan;
Mexico;
Moldova;
New Zealand;
Peru;
Philippines;
Poland;
Romania;
South Africa;
South Korea;
Turkey;
Ukraine;
United Kingdom.

Full post as published by Immigration Law for Employers on January 16, 2009 (boomark / email).