H-2B Visa Program
Work in the USA
The H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker Programme is one of the most reliable pathways for Jamaican workers to secure employment in the United States. E-JAM has been successfully placing workers since 2008.
What is the H-2B Programme?
The H-2B visa allows US employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural positions when qualified US workers are not available. The programme is heavily used in hospitality, landscaping, construction, and resort industries.
For Jamaican workers, the H-2B programme represents one of the most reliable and time-tested pathways to US employment. Workers are sponsored directly by the US employer, which covers the cost of the USCIS petition.
E-JAM has established relationships with numerous US employers who return season after season to recruit Jamaican workers, a testament to the quality and reliability of Caribbean talent.
Employer-Sponsored
The US employer pays for the USCIS petition. Workers pay only the Embassy interview fee.
Temporary but Renewable
Placements are typically for one season (3-9 months), with extensions and repeat placements available.
Annual Cap
There is a congressionally-set annual cap on H-2B visas. Early registration is critical to securing a spot.
Industries & Job Types
H-2B covers a wide range of non-agricultural temporary work across multiple sectors.
Hospitality & Hotels
Housekeepers, front desk, food service, resort staff
Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Lawn care, nursery work, grounds maintenance
Construction & Trades
Labourers, skilled tradespeople, scaffolding
Recreation & Amusement
Amusement park staff, traveling tent installers, ride operators
Seafood Processing
Crabmeat pickers, processing plant workers
Food Service
Cooks, kitchen staff, catering workers
Am I Eligible?
Important: There is an annual numerical cap on H-2B visas. We strongly encourage interested workers to register early. Spots fill quickly.
The Process
Ready to Work in the USA?
Register with E-JAM today to be considered for upcoming H-2B placements. Early registration gives you the best chance of selection.