Does anyone know which USA embassies are best for issuing H2B visas and which are best avoided?

Question

For recruitment research purposes.

Answer 1

It's not only whether is a H2B or B-1 visa; it's more about the country. If you are a citizen from Mexico, it's harder for you to obtain a US visa than if you were a citizen from Panama (this is the case in Latin America at least). Asian countries have more restrictions than Western European countries. Remember that there are no embassies or consulates of the US inside the US :-P If a non-alien immigrant is trying to apply for H2B visa, they will have to go thru the INS process (where is either an extension or change of status) or go back to their country of citizenship to apply for a new visa. If you have the back up of the company that hired you, you shouldn't worry about getting your H2B visa denied.