Can I hire my relative as caregiver in USA?
Sarah Duran
Published Mar 25, 2026
The H-2B visa allows a family to sponsor a particular caregiver themselves, though the process is more complicated. As the USCIS explains, the visa allows individual employers to hire foreign nationals to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
Can caregiver get green card?
We know that many families would do anything, and pay any amount, to sponsor their caregiver for a green card. But the reality is that in most situations, you cannot sponsor your caregiver for U.S. citizenship. As immigration attorneys, however, our job is to come up with solutions to help you – and your caregiver.
Who handles h1b visas?
USCIS will select registrations for the 65,000 visa numbers first and then for the 20,000 master’s exemption visa numbers. USCIS will send notification electronically if it selects a registration. USCIS also will give the U.S. employer at least 90 days to file its H-1B petition.
How can I apply for caregiver in USA?
Obtaining a Nonimmigrant Visa
- Apply for Temporary Labor Certification. You need to complete and submit an application for temporary labor certification to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
- Apply for the Visa with USCIS.
- The Caregiver Applies for Their Visa.
How much are caregivers paid in the US?
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 years | $12.80 |
| 3 to 5 years | $13.33 |
| 6 to 9 years | $13.61 |
| More than 10 years | – |
Who can sponsor a green card?
Who You Can Help Immigrate
| Who Can Sponsor Who | |
|---|---|
| Who You Are | Immigrants You Can Petition |
| U.S. citizen age 21 or older | Parents |
| U.S. citizen (at least age 18, for financial sponsorship purposes) | Spouse |
| U.S. citizen (at least age 18, for financial sponsorship purposes) | Minor, unmarried children |
