Employers will have access to all available supplemental H-2B visas for seasonal workers for a third straight year, the Department of Homeland Security announced Friday.
The agency will release an additional 64,716 visas—nearly matching the 66,000 allowed under a statutory cap—for fiscal year 2025.
The visas have a three-year duration and are primarily used in industries like hospitality, landscaping, and seafood processing.
“By maximizing the use of the H-2B visa program, the Department of Homeland Security is helping to ensure the labor needs of American businesses are met, keeping prices down for consumers while strengthening worker protections and deterring irregular ...
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