Definitions

For purposes of this Act: (1) The term H–2B, when used with respect to a worker or other individual, refers to an alien admitted or provided status as a nonimmigrant described in section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)). Such term, when used with respect to a petition, procedure, process, program, or visa, refers to a petition, procedure, process, program, or visa related to admission or provision of status under such section. (2) The term job order means the document containing the material terms and conditions of employment, including obligations and assurances required under this Act or any other law. (3) The term United States worker means any employee who is— (A) a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22))); or (B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, is admitted as a refugee under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), is granted asylum under section 208 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), or is an immigrant otherwise authorized by the immigration laws (as defined in section 101(a)(17) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17))) or the Secretary of Homeland Security to be employed.