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H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker

For temporary, seasonal, or peak-load non-agricultural jobs with a U.S. employer who has an approved Temporary Labor Certification, within the program's annual numerical cap.

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Pathway overview

For temporary, seasonal, or peak-load non-agricultural jobs with a U.S. employer who has an approved Temporary Labor Certification, within the program's annual numerical cap.

Verified directly from USCIS's own eligibility page: you need a job offer for a temporary, seasonal, or peak-load non-agricultural position, and your U.S. employer (or U.S. agent) must have obtained an approved Temporary Labor Certification (TLC) from the Department of Labor before filing Form I-129 on your behalf. H-2B is subject to a real annual numerical cap — 66,000 statutory (33,000 for jobs starting in the first half of the fiscal year, 33,000 for the second half) — though DHS and DOL jointly announced a temporary FY2026 supplemental increase of up to 64,716 additional visas, restricted to employers who would otherwise suffer irreparable harm. This checker verifies your own job offer and your employer's labor certification, not whether this year's cap allocation is still open.

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Application process

Form I-129 petition filed by the U.S. employer or agent, after obtaining an approved Temporary Labor Certification from the Department of Labor

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2026-09-05
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