FY2026 H-2B Supplemental Returning-Worker Cap Reached: What Employers Should Know
USCIS has reached the FY2026 first-half supplemental H-2B returning-worker cap (Jan. 1–Mar. 31 start dates), selecting petitions by lottery after demand exceeded the 18,490 available visas. Some timely filers will not receive receipt notices. Employers should promptly discuss contingency plans with counsel and continue advocating to Congress for a predictable, permanent H-2B solution.
H-2B Visa Research Shows Economic Boost Without Harm to U.S. Workers
A new body of research is helping settle the debate around the H-2B visa program and H-2B visa benefits—and the results are compelling....
