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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the recent updates on H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year 2025?
USCIS announced an increase in H-2B nonimmigrant visas for fiscal year 2025 to address workforce shortages.
Read: Will Cutting Hours or Pay Affect Your Work Visa Status?How are H-2B supplemental visas allocated for FY2025?
H-2B supplemental visas for FY2025 were reserved for returning workers and nationals of specific countries with caps reached for the first two tranches.
Read: US Corporate Immigration Under Strain: Policy Hurdles and EnforcementWhen did USCIS reach the cap for the second H-2B visa allocation in 2026?
USCIS reached the cap for the second H-2B visa allocation for returning workers on April 29, 2026.
Read: USCIS Hits Cap for Second H-2B Visa Allocation for Returning Workers in 2026How can employers apply for H-2B visas under the new rules for Fiscal Year 2025?
Employers must show that they will suffer 'irreparable harm' if they can't hire these workers and follow specific rules for applying, including meeting all deadlines.
Read: Immigration Trends in 2025: Key Impacts on Employer Work VisasWhy did USCIS reach the H-2B visa cap in September 2024?
USCIS reached the H-2B visa cap because it had received enough petitions to meet the cap for the first half of fiscal year 2025 as of September 18, 2024.
Read: H-2B Visa Cap Reached: No Petitions Before April 2025
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