USCIS Reaches Cap for 19,000 H-2B Visas; Indian Nationals Not Impacted

USCIS has reached the cap for 19,000 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2025. 20,000 visas are specifically allocated for certain countries. Indian nationals are not affected by this announcement.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Wednesday that it has received a sufficient number of petitions to meet the cap for an additional 19,000 H-2B visas designated for returning workers for the first part of fiscal year 2025. Importantly, 20,000 of these visas have been allocated specifically for nationals from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Colombia, Ecuador, and Costa Rica, who are exempt from returning worker requirements.

In conclusion, the USCIS has reached the cap for the additional H-2B visas that aim to address labor shortages through temporary foreign workers. While this impacts many applicants, it is notable that Indian nationals will not be affected as they do not qualify for the H-2B visa. Businesses facing financial harm may still seek temporary labor under specific provisions.

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