DHS and DOL Temporary Rule Authorizing Up to 64,716 Additional H-2B Visas in FY26

Joint DOL and DHS temporary rule authorizing the issuance of up to 64,716 additional H-2B visas in FY26. The visas will be distributed in three allocations based on the petitioner's start date of need through the end of the fiscal year. The rule is effective 1/30/26-9/30/26. (91 FR 5040, 2/3/26)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

8 CFR Part 214

[CIS No. 2854–26; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2026–0034]

RIN 1615–AD16 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

20 CFR Part 655

[DOL Docket No. ETA–2026–0034]

RIN 1205–AC32

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

AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Employment and Training Administration and Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor (DOL).

ACTION: Temporary rule.