The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has reminded employers that H-2B applications for work starting April 1, 2026 or later may only be filed beginning January 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Any filings submitted early will be denied, and applications filed January 1 to 3 will be randomly ordered for processing under federal procedures.

OFLC Reminder On 2026 H-2B Filing Timeline
Published
January 07, 2026
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