H2A is not the only guest worker visa program available to employers. The H2B visa is designed to bring in temporary workers for non-agricultural jobs, including construction.

Khanna argued that the move is likely to hit not only illegal immigrants from around the world but “to 'lawful' immigrants who are temporarily on a student visa, H1B/H2B visa, or business visa”.

Immigration Reform - General education on immigration reform relating to H2B Visa reform and how it would impact the local construction industry. No bill. S. 792 - Save Our Small and Seasonal ...