USCIS reached the cap for the additional 18490 H-2B visas for returning workers. Because it received more petitions than available visas, the agency used a random selection on February 13. Premium processing began after the lottery.
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for FY 2026 Returning Workers
Published
February 19, 2026
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