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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2024

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USCIS has received enough H-2B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap for the first half of fiscal year 2024. The H-2B program provides temporary work visas for nonagricultural workers in seasonal or temporary positions. Once the cap is reached, no additional petitions can be approved until the next fiscal period begins.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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