How many classifications of temporary workers are there and what are they?
There are twelve classifications of temporary workers: H-1A applies to registered nurses H-1B applies to those persons who have special knowledge after taking specific course of higher education. This classification requires a labor attestation issued by the Secretary of Labor (Annual quota is 65,000). H-2A is a classification for temporary and seasonal agricultural workers. H-2B is a classification for temporary and seasonal nonagricultural workers. Workers in this classification are required to have temporary labor certification issued by the Secretary of Labor (Annual quota is 66,000). H-3 this classification applies to practical training in the education of handicapped children (Annual quota is 50); as well as to trainees other than medical or academic field. L classification applies to intracompany transferees for employees with managerial, executive or specialized knowledge who will be employed by an affiliate organization of the same employer in the United States. O-1 classifica