International programs
Seasonal workers from abroad, done properly
J-1 students and H-2B workers can fill the peaks local hiring cannot. We run the programs with Department of State-designated sponsor partners, and we are honest about what they can and cannot do.
For employers
J-1 Summer Work Travel
University students on their summer break can work seasonal roles at your stores for up to four months. We run the program with you and your sponsor.
J-1 winter program
For Southern Hemisphere students, the U.S. winter is their summer break. They can fill seasonal roles when local availability is thin.
H-2B seasonal program
H-2B covers seasonal, non-agricultural work under an approved petition. It is subject to a statutory cap, and filing windows open months before the season.
J-1 for retail and grocery
Bringing international students into your stores takes the right sponsor, eligible roles, fair pay, housing and daily support. We bring all of it.
Compare programs
Most seasonal employers use a mix. Here is how the options compare, so you can plan the season around the ones that fit.
H-2B cap and deadline tracker
Where the H-2B cap stands and when filing windows open. Each figure shows the date it was last checked against official sources.
For participants
Jobs open to J-1
Seasonal jobs on the Florida Panhandle for J-1 Summer Work Travel participants, arranged through your sponsor. You never pay Alto a fee.
Housing and transportation
Before you travel, you will know where you will live, what it costs each week and how you will get to every shift. No car needed.
Arrival checklist
From packing your documents to your first paycheck: a step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the Florida Panhandle.
Living in the Panhandle
White sand, warm water and busy summers. Here is what to know about living and working on the Panhandle.
Your rights: we never charge fees
You never pay Alto a fee. You can report a problem without losing your job. Here is what to expect, and who to call.
Avoid job scams
Scammers copy real company names. Alto HR never charges a fee and never asks for payment by text, social media or gift card.
For sponsors
Our sponsor network
We work with four sponsors designated by the U.S. Department of State, and match each employer to the one that fits its roles, season and locations.
Become a sponsor partner
For Department of State-designated sponsors looking for vetted host opportunities in retail and grocery.
Host employer vetting pack
Everything a sponsor needs to vet Alto HR and each host opportunity, organized the way sponsors review it. Download the current pack, generated fresh with this year’s details.
Talk to our team
A few details and we will send a quote within one business day. No commitment.
Prefer to talk? Call (850) 805-3774 or email info@altohr.com.
Or pick a time and we call you.
Book a 30-minute callWhat happens next
- 1We reply within one business day
- 2We meet you or walk your site, free
- 3Your team starts ready on day one