Overview

• Spanish-language outlets published USCIS-sourced lists identifying the most requested H-2B roles in construction, hospitality, landscaping and manufacturing with reported hourly wages.
• Examples of hourly pay include heavy equipment operators at $18.06, electricians at $18.52, welders at $18.87, plumbers at $15.60 and painters at $12.80.
• Many positions do not require academic degrees or prior professional experience, widening access for prospective workers.
• The application sequence is employer-led, starting with a Department of Labor Temporary Labor Certification and Form I-129 to USCIS, followed by consular application, biometrics and an interview.
• Petitions may be denied if employers cannot show a shortage of available U.S. workers, and the legal pathway is drawing attention as ICE raids lead to more deportations.