As an extraordinary measure to get money, many foreigners, including Colombians, decide to go to the United States in a season when they can raise enough capital to cover their expenses while abroad and pay off their remaining debts. in your country of origin.
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In order to meet this need, which was determined by the US Department of State as “necessary for the economy and food security”, an H-2 visa was created in 2020 and a program was created with which thousands of foreigners could be employed in the USA. country for a certain period of time.
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This is so that foreigners can meet job offers that people in the US cannot fill due to staff shortages. reported in June For 10 million job postings, there were only 6 million people willing to fill them.
Visa is divided into two types: H-2A and H-2B. The first refers to agricultural work, the second refers to non-agricultural work. It is not necessary for the person to be a professional or to have an academic degree for either document.
However, those who want to work in the USA must first find an employer who can show that the job they need in their company or workplace is not filled because there is not enough local workforce.
Employer too You will need to complete a Form I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker “For the purpose of entering the United States temporarily for the purpose of doing business or service.”
But many wonder how to find a job abroad without acquaintances in the United States who can refer you to an employer.
There are many employment agencies that a foreigner can support for this, and it stands out among them. Seasonal Jobs websiteIt was created by the Ministry of Labor itself, making it one of the safest ways to find a job.
There, those interested can filter offers by location, duration, field of work, and payment type such as monthly or biweekly. When you apply for the position, you must wait for the employer to fill out the appropriate forms and once this is done you can proceed with the visa process at the local embassy or consulate.
Not all countries are eligible for the H-2 visa, as the list is updated annually. in Latin America by 2022 countries such as Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, among others.
In Europe, countries such as Spain and Portugal are also valid.
Also note that this visa can only be issued once a year, but can be renewed at least twice. In this case, the foreigner must submit a new application before the current visa expires.
At the end of the third year, the individual must leave the United States for at least three months before reapplying for the H-2 program.
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