Alto

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.

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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 seasonal 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

    Before you travel, you will know where you will live, what it costs each week and how you will get to every shift. No car needed.

  • Arrival checklist

    From packing your documents to your first paycheck: a step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the Florida 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 retail and grocery.

  • Host employer vetting pack

    Everything a sponsor needs to vet Alto HR and each host opportunity, organized the way sponsors review it. Download the current pack, generated fresh with this year’s details.