For employers

Compare local, J-1 and H-2B staffing

Most seasonal employers use a mix. Here is how the options compare, so you can plan the season around the ones that fit.

Side by side

Typical windows only. Dates depend on each student’s university break and each approved petition.
	Local associates	J-1 Summer Work Travel	J-1 winter	H-2B seasonal
Who works	Local workers, all year	University students on their break	Southern Hemisphere university students	Seasonal workers from eligible countries
Typical season	All year	May to September	December to March	Spring to fall
How long	As long as you need	Up to four months	Up to four months	The approved petition period
Who selects	You and Alto	The sponsor	The sponsor	You, under the approved petition
Plan ahead	Days to weeks	Months	Months	Months, before filing windows

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.

What happens next