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ConcludedUpdated Feb 3, 20261 update

Extra seasonal worker visas (H-2B) were released for 2026

H-2B visas are for temporary, non-farm seasonal jobs — think landscaping, hospitality or seafood processing. There is a yearly limit, and a one-time batch of extra visas was added above that limit for the 2026 season.

H-2B Seasonal Non-Agricultural Worker

Who this applies to & what you could do

  • H-2B Seasonal Non-Agricultural Worker

    • Extra visas above the annual cap for 2026
    • Part reserved for returning workers
    • Part reserved for nationals of specific countries
    • Employers must show serious harm without the workers

    What you could do — Ask your employer which group they are filing under and when that window opens. They fill quickly, and timing matters more than anything else here.

Timeline — newest first

  1. Feb 3, 2026uscis.gov

    Extra H-2B seasonal worker visas released for 2026

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