Summary
Temporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal, peak-load, or one-time need.
Temporary non-agricultural (H-2B) workers: returning worker provisions and caps.
What this topic is
Temporary non-agricultural workers for seasonal, peak-load, or one-time need.
Most work visas are employer-specific: you can only work for the petitioner listed on the approved petition. A new employer generally needs to file their own petition before you can start.
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Last 90 days
What matters for H-2B
Highest-signal items for H-2B from roughly the last three months, when we have enough coverage (impact, open comments, fees, or processing shifts).
- Published USCISLottery / selectionCap Reached for Second Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2026
- Published Fed. RegisterFeesLabor Certification Process for the Temporary Employment of H-2A and H-2B Foreign Workers in the United States: Annual Update to Allowable Monetary Charges for Agricultural Workers' Meals and for Travel Subsistence Reimbursement, Including Lodging
- Published USCISProcessingUSCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026 and Filing Dates Now Available for Supplemental Visa Allocations
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