REP H-2B Worker Exchange Network

Keep your best H-2B workers, avoid the lottery, and extend their stay legally through REP’s national Worker Exchange Model.

  • Stop losing trained workers every season
  • Legally keep workers in the U.S. year-round
  • Connect FH1 and FH2 employers through a compliant exchange
Join the Exchange Network

The #1 Problem in the H-2B Program

Every season, employers lose their best H-2B workers because of:

  • The tight January 1–3 filing window
  • Group C/D lottery placement
  • Missed or deficient filings
  • Case denials or delays
  • Workers’ I-94 expirations

Once workers depart, you start over — recruiting, retraining, and hoping for lottery luck.

REP’s Worker Exchange Model solves this permanently.

Introducing the REP H-2B Worker Exchange Model

The REP Worker Exchange Model is a national system designed to keep H-2B workers in the United States legally, year-round.

Instead of losing workers when a case is delayed, denied, or placed in Group C/D, REP helps legally transfer them to certified employers in the opposite season — and back again when your season starts.

Simple rotation:

FH1 Employer → FH2 Employer → FH1 Employer → Repeat

Your workers stay in the country. You stop starting from zero.

How the Worker Exchange Model Works

  1. Worker finishes the season with you
    Your H-2B workers complete their FH1 or FH2 season, and their I-94 is approaching expiration.
  2. Your case is delayed, denied, or stuck in Group C/D
    If your certification is unlikely or impossible, REP activates the Exchange Model to prevent workforce loss.
  3. REP matches workers with certified employers
    We partner with certified employers in the opposite season (FH1 ↔ FH2) who need workers immediately and meet all H-2B requirements.
  4. Workers stay in the U.S. and keep working
    Workers move from one certified employer to another, avoiding unnecessary departure, embassy delays, and gap periods.
  5. You bring your workers back next season
    When the next filing window opens, we help you refile so those same workers can legally return to you.

Who Is the REP Exchange Network For?

FH1 Employers (October–March)

Ideal for employers in:

  • Landscaping
  • Construction
  • Hospitality and ski operations
  • Property and outdoor services

If your case is:

  • Still without a Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
  • In Group C or D
  • Denied or withdrawn
  • Filed late or missed the January 1–3 filing window

Your workers may qualify for the Exchange Network.

FH2 Employers (April–September)

Ideal for employers in:

  • Resorts and hotels
  • Summer camps
  • Golf courses and clubs
  • Waterparks and amusement parks
  • Seafood processing

If you need workers fast and want experienced workers already in the U.S., the REP Exchange Network can supply H-2B workers through legal transfer.

Why Employers Use the REP Worker Exchange Model

  • Keep your trained workers – Retain proven workers instead of restarting recruitment every year.
  • Reduce lottery risk – When your case is stuck in Group C/D, REP provides an alternative path.
  • No more constant retraining – Workers return season after season with experience.
  • Fully compliant transfers – Every move follows DOL and USCIS rules.
  • Fill positions faster – FH2 employers get workers already in the U.S. and ready to work.
  • Multi-year stability – Build a predictable workforce cycle instead of seasonal chaos.

Signs You Need the Exchange Model Right Now

You should talk to REP immediately if:

  • You filed January 1–3 and still have no NOA
  • You believe your case is in Group C or D
  • Your workers’ I-94 expires in May/June or September/October
  • You missed the filing window
  • Your case is “Pending” with no movement
  • You received a Notice of Deficiency or denial

If any of these are true, you are at high risk of losing your current H-2B workforce. REP can help you keep those workers in the U.S. legally.

Built Around Compliance and Legal Requirements

The REP Exchange Model is designed to work within the existing H-2B framework. Every worker transfer and match respects:

  • ETA-9142B certification rules
  • USCIS H-2B extension and change-of-employer rules
  • I-94 validity and status requirements
  • Proper wage and job classification standards

REP’s process is structured, documented, and focused on long-term compliance.

Secure Your Workforce – Join the REP Exchange Network

Whether you’re an FH1 employer at risk of losing workers or an FH2 employer needing trained workers in the U.S., the REP Worker Exchange Model can help. Complete the form below and our team will contact you with next steps.