On May 31, 2018 the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, has decided to authorize the issuance of up to an additional 15,000 H-2B through the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. This numerical limitation increase is based on a time-limited statutory authority and does not affect the H–2B program in future fiscal years.
However, the benefits of this cap increase is directed to businesses that need workers to avoid irreparable harm, rather than directing the cap increase to any and all businesses seeking temporary workers.
This final rule is effective from May 31, 2018 through September 30, 2018.
