H-2B Visa FY 2026 Now Open: Key Dates, Deadlines, and Requirements for U.S. Employers

04 July 2025 ยท Europe Permit

  • ๐Ÿ“ฃ The U.S. has opened the H-2B visa process for Fiscal Year 2026.

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ง The H-2B visa allows foreign nationals to work in non-agricultural temporary jobs.

  • ๐Ÿ“† Employers can start submitting applications from April 1, 2025.

  • ๐Ÿงพ A labor certification from the Department of Labor is required before applying.

  • ๐Ÿšง The annual cap is 66,000 visas, split into two halves โ€” one for each half of the fiscal year.

  • โณ Meeting deadlines is critical โ€” petitions submitted too late may be denied due to cap limits.

  • ๐Ÿ” Employers must advertise the job locally before applying to prove no U.S. worker is available.

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Incomplete paperwork or late submissions may delay or cancel the petition.

  • ๐Ÿ›‚ Once approved, workers must apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate in their home country.

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Employers planning seasonal hiring should prepare early for smooth processing.

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