A busy season alone does not establish H-2B eligibility. Learn how payroll, contracts, staffing patterns, and other business records can support your temporary need, requested worker count, and employment dates, plus how seasonal and peakload needs differ.

Many H-2B employers ask if they are required to pay for worker housing. The compliance answer is no for most nonagricultural positions, but the practical answer is different. Learn why housing readiness protects your workforce, your compliance record, and your season.