Military gets H2B exemption

Also included in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act is a provision that would make it easier for employers in Guam and the Northern Marianas to hire certain construction workers and health professionals under the H2B category.  

Section 1045 would exempt construction workers working on military buildup activities from the H2B requirement that jobs be “temporary-in-nature.” Health professionals, such as nurses and physical therapists, working at facilities serving the military would receive the same exemption through 2023. H2B visas issued under this provision would be valid for up to 3 years. The exemption becomes effective upon enactment of the NDAA.