Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program

Summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, is temporarily increasing the H-2B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2026 to 64,716, exclusively for American businesses facing permanent and severe financial losses. The additional visas will be allocated based on the start date of need for each petitioner.