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there isn't any H2b2 visa, although I imagine you're thinking of the H2b. it's an employment based visa for temporary or seasonal employment. you have to have a sponsoring employer file the proper paperwork in the US and get it approved before you can apply for the visa. the H2a visa is for agricultural workers. check out http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1271... for more information on the visa.

The H2B Visa is a temporary work visa available for non-immigrants coming to the US to work in seasonal or temporary position, not in the agricutural field, for up to one year, depending on the duration of the position but it can be extended to up to three years. The employer files the form I-129 to get approval for the non-immigrant worker to work for him. If the worker is outside the US then they need to apply for a visa with the US Consulate.

The H-2B visa application includes:

•DS-156, Application for Nonimmigrant Visa

•DS-157 if male between the ages of 16 and 45)

The necessary filing fees

•Copy of Notice of Approval of H-2B Petition

•Passport

•One passport-style photo

•Evidence of ties to the home country (family, property, current occupation, etc.) Like with any other nonimmigrant visa, the Consulate needs to see that each applicant has ties to the country so that he or she will return home after their work period ends.

If you need further information go to www.workpermit.com.

The H-2B nonimmigrant program permits employers to temporarily hire nonimmigrants to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The employment must be of a temporary nature for a limited period of time such as a one-time occurrence, seasonal need, peakload need or intermittent need. The H-2B program requires the employer to attest to the Department of Labor that it will offer a wage that equals or exceeds the highest of the prevailing wage, applicable Federal minimum wage, the State minimum wage, or local minimum wage to the H-2B nonimmigrant worker for the occupation in the area of intended employment during the entire period of the approved H-2B labor certification. The H-2B program also establishes certain recruitment and displacement standards in order to protect similarly employed U.S. workers.

i call it the ski instructor visa ..a big user