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H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Returning Workers for Early Second Half of FY 2024

Updated: Jun 01, 2024 | Tags: H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Returning Workers, H-2B

The H-2B visa program serves as a lifeline for U.S. employers seeking temporary, non-agricultural labor, allowing them to hire seasonal workers from abroad. For many businesses, these visas are crucial to maintaining operations during peak periods, from landscaping companies to seafood processors. Recently, the cap for additional returning worker H-2B…

USCIS Hits H-2B Cap for FY 2024's Second Half; Sets Filing Dates for Additional Visas

Updated: Mar 25, 2024 | Tags: H-2B Cap Reached for Late FY 2024; Extra Visa Filing Dates Set

U.S. businesses that depend on a temporary, non-agricultural workforce rely heavily on the H-2B visa program. These visas provide a vital source of labor for industries facing  domestic worker shortages.  USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has made a significant announcement: the H-2B cap for the second half of the 2024 fiscal year (FY) has been reached. …

Additional H-2B Visas for Returning Workers Cap Filled for First Half of FY 2023

Updated: Feb 25, 2024 | Tags: H-2B Temporary Non-agricultural Worker Visa, Additional H-2B Visas for Returning Workers

The H-2B visa program provides a path for U.S. businesses to hire temporary non-agricultural workers when they face labor shortages. This program is subject to a cap, and all available slots for additional returning worker visas in the first half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 have now been filled. The H-2B program is essential for various industries, including hospitality,…

Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2023

Updated: Feb 25, 2024 | Tags: H-2B Visas, Additional Returning Worker Cap Reached

The H-2B visa program provides a path for U.S. employers to source temporary non-agricultural workers when there is a shortage of domestic labor. The annual cap for H-2B visas is typically 66,000 per fiscal year (FY). For FY 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made an additional 16,500 H-2B visas available specifically for workers who previously…

DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for FY 2024

Updated: Feb 20, 2024 | Tags: H-2B, Department of Homeland Security

The H-2B visa program, often a lifeline for U.S. businesses facing seasonal labor shortages, is getting a significant boost.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor, recently announced a substantial increase in available visas for Fiscal Year 2024. This decision could reshape the landscape for industries…

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

Updated: Feb 20, 2024 | Tags: H-2A, H-2B

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. These programs offer temporary visas, allowing foreign nationals to fill seasonal job openings in the United States. The H-2A program specifically targets agricultural workers, while the H-2B program encompasses non-agricultural roles.  For U.S. employers, these programs are vital…