The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000 for the second half for a total of 66,000 per year. If the cap is not reached during the first half of the fiscal year, the extra numbers are then made available for the second half.
The H-2B cap limit for first half of FY 2026 (October 1 – March 31) is 33,000. As of the last count (8/12/25) – USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2026!
The H-2B cap limit for second half of FY 2026 (April 1 – September 30) is 33,000. As of the last count (3/10/26) – USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026 and Filing Dates Now Available for Supplemental Visa Allocations!
The News Alert listed above stated, “The filing dates for the second and third allocations for the supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2026 are now available.” Please check that link for more detailed information.
Source of Information:
USCIS.gov, 3/20/26, Web Page: Cap Count for H-2B Nonimmigrants
USCIS.gov, 3/20/26, News Alert: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026 and Filing Dates Now Available for Supplemental Visa Allocations
Related Link:
USCIS.gov, 3/20/26, Web Page: H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
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