What kinds of temporary visas are available for nannies?
There are two types of temporary visas available for nannies:
- H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers) and
- J-1 (Exchange Visitors)
In this post we will discuss H-2B Visas, if you would like to know more about the J-1 Visa option please go here once you are ready:
https://www.immigrationhelpla.com/immigration-law/nanny-visa
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What are the general requirements for an H-2B petition?
- The job opportunity is of a temporary nature and the the beneficiary meets the requirements for the job.
- There are H-2B visas available (The are 66,000 Per year)
- No job placement fees paid by the beneficiary and that the person is going to work at home.
- The petitioner must show that there were no US Citizen or LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) workers available and pay the wage rate and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
- The position must be full-time.
I have a new-born baby and my spouse and I work full time and travel frequently. Can I petition a nanny for an H-2B Visa?
Yes! The H-2B visa can be valid for up to three years. Having a newborn with both parents working full time that travel frequently would be exactly the type of situation that would qualify for H-2B one time need and must do the following:
- Advertise in a newspaper or online to show that there were no qualified US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Proving to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the potential employer has a “one-time need” for the Nanny’s services. There must be a very specific end date for when the employer will no longer need the nanny’s services.
- One of the ways to prove one-time need is to show that the petitioner has not employed people in the past and will not need them in the future after a specific end date.
- Explaining why neither parent can care for the child during the day.
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I want to work as a nanny in the us but I don’t have money for visa can you help me to pay back later?
Hello Anwuli. We offer different installment plans so clients (in this case, your employer) don’t have to pay large amounts in one single payment.
The thing about the nanny visa though, is that you first need an employer willing to be your sponsor.
We encourage you to keep looking for job offers so you can find one. Once you do, we are more than happy to assist you!
Best of luck in your search
I need a nanny all year. Will I be able to sponsor someone from Mexico for the school year, then have a teen do babysitting for the summer, then have them come back for the next school year.
Hello Esabel, please give us a call at (213) 375-4084 so we can talk about the options.
Thank you