Temporary Final Rule Makes Additional H-2B Visas Available for Fiscal Year 2023
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor are issuing a temporary final rule that makes available 64,716 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023. These supplemental H-2B visas are for United States employers seeking to petition for additional workers at certain periods of the fiscal year before Sept. 15, 2023.
“The Department is making supplemental H-2B visas available earlier than ever, ensuring that American businesses can plan for their peak season labor needs,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “At a time of record job growth, these visas will also provide a safe and lawful pathway to the United States for noncitizens prepared to take jobs that are not filled by American workers.”