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Plan Ahead: The H-2B Process in Boston, MA, for the Next Season

The H2-B process in Boston, MA requires advance planning, accurate documentation, and careful attention to required filing timelines. Attorney Ed White helps employers prepare for the next season by organizing each step of the H-2B timeline, from documenting temporary need to coordinating visa issuance and travel in compliance with H-2B regulations.

H-2B Process Timeline

Employers preparing for the H2-B process in Boston, MA, should follow a structured timeline to help keep applications moving forward:
  • Provide Ed White at least 6-8 months before your need for workers with a completed H2 Seasonal Intake Form and documentation of temporary need based on past hiring or revenues
  • Obtain Prevailing Wage Determination, 3-6 months out
  • File Application for Temporary Employment Certification, 90-75 days out
  • Place Job Order and conduct recruitment, 2-3 weeks
  • Submit recruitment summary report to DOL
  • Based on DOL certification, immediately file an H-2B Petition with USCIS with Premium Processing, 15 days in most cases
  • Coordinate consular visa appointment scheduling upon petition approval and/or arrange worker relocation if already in the U.S.
  • Complete visa issuance and travel in compliance with H-2B regulations

Start the H2-B Process with Confidence

For seasonal employers, timing can directly affect workforce planning. Mr. White helps employers understand the required steps and prepare early for the H2-B process in Boston, MA. Act now. Contact Ed White at ed@H2seasonal.com or (617) 227-2915 to get started with the H-2B process.