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.
45+
business clients served
Day 1
associates ready on their first shift
4
J-1 sponsor partners
$0
fees charged to workers, ever
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 Panhandle 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
Where you will live and how you will get to work, before you arrive. No car needed.
Arrival checklist
What to do before you travel and in your first days on the 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 Panhandle retail and grocery.
Host employer vetting pack
The documents a sponsor needs to vet a host opportunity with Alto, gathered in one pack.