Labour market · 02/12/2024

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Increases H-2B Visa Limit for Fiscal Year 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has temporarily increased the number of H-2B nonimmigrant visas for Fiscal Year 2025, allowing up to 64,716 foreign workers to enter the country, with 20,000 reserved for nationals of specific countries. This move aims to support businesses facing irreparable harm, and also provides temporary portability flexibility for H-2B workers seeking to change employers.