Open for CommentETAProposed Rule

Exercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Fiscal Year 2026 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program

Introduced February 9, 2026Comment period ends April 7, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 19 daysDeadline: Apr 7, 2026

What This Means

The Department of Labor is proposing to temporarily increase the number of H-2B temporary worker visas available in fiscal year 2026, using authority that expires at the end of this year. H-2B visas allow U.S. employers in non-farm industries, like hospitality, landscaping, and construction, to hire foreign workers when they claim they cannot find enough American workers. This change would directly affect employers seeking temporary foreign labor and potentially influence job availability and wages for American workers in these sectors.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyETA
Regulations.gov IDETA-2026-0034-0001
IntroducedFebruary 9, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 7, 2026

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