H-2B Visa News & Updates

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H-2B Returning-Worker Second-Allocation Cap Reached for FY 2026
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H-2B Returning-Worker Second-Allocation Cap Reached for FY 2026

USCIS reached the FY 2026 cap on returning-worker H-2B visas (second allocation) on April 21. Here's what's still available and what to do now.

April 29, 2026

H-2B Out-of-Country Jobs: Complete Guide for International Workers
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H-2B Out-of-Country Jobs: Complete Guide for International Workers

April 4, 2026

Avoiding H-2B Visa Scams: Red Flags Every Worker Should Know
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Avoiding H-2B Visa Scams: Red Flags Every Worker Should Know

March 29, 2026

H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026 — What Employers and Workers Need to Know
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H-2B Visa Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026 — What Employers and Workers Need to Know

March 22, 2026

H-2B Visa Cap Update: What Workers and Employers Need to Know (2026)
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H-2B Visa Cap Update: What Workers and Employers Need to Know (2026)

March 17, 2026

Why Use an H-2B Recruitment Agency? 5 Reasons Employers Choose JTP
Employers

Why Use an H-2B Recruitment Agency? 5 Reasons Employers Choose JTP

March 9, 2026

H-2A vs H-2B Visa: Which Program Is Right for Your Business?
Employers

H-2A vs H-2B Visa: Which Program Is Right for Your Business?

March 5, 2026

H-2B Supplemental Cap Lottery Results FY 2026: What Employers Need to Know
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H-2B Supplemental Cap Lottery Results FY 2026: What Employers Need to Know

February 16, 2026

JTP Agency Joins El Salvador's Labor Mobility Program Recruitment Event
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JTP Agency Joins El Salvador's Labor Mobility Program Recruitment Event

February 5, 2026

In-Country H-2B Opportunities | Legal U.S. Jobs with JTP Agency
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In-Country H-2B Opportunities | Legal U.S. Jobs with JTP Agency

January 21, 2026

H-2B 2026 Update for Workers: Limited Visas & What to Expect
Workers

H-2B 2026 Update for Workers: Limited Visas & What to Expect

January 21, 2026

H-2B Supplemental Visas FY 2026: 35,000 Additional Visas Explained
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H-2B Supplemental Visas FY 2026: 35,000 Additional Visas Explained

January 14, 2026

The New 2026 H-2A Wage Rules: A Simple Guide to the 'Skill-Based' AEWR & Housing Adjustment
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The New 2026 H-2A Wage Rules: A Simple Guide to the 'Skill-Based' AEWR & Housing Adjustment

January 14, 2026

The 2026 H-2B Summer Lottery: Your 5-Step Prep Guide (What to Do Now)
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The 2026 H-2B Summer Lottery: Your 5-Step Prep Guide (What to Do Now)

January 14, 2026

Hiring for 2026? Why Your TN 'Engineer' or 'Technician' Job Might Be Denied
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Hiring for 2026? Why Your TN 'Engineer' or 'Technician' Job Might Be Denied

December 8, 2025

The H-2B Visa: A Bridge Between Labor Shortages and Opportunity in the Northern Triangle
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The H-2B Visa: A Bridge Between Labor Shortages and Opportunity in the Northern Triangle

March 7, 2025

How to Avoid Scammers Posing as JTP Agency Representatives
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How to Avoid Scammers Posing as JTP Agency Representatives

March 7, 2025

Know Your Rights as an H-2B Worker
Workers

Know Your Rights as an H-2B Worker

December 3, 2024

Is your citizenship eligible for an H2 Visa?
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Is your citizenship eligible for an H2 Visa?

September 18, 2024

Steps to Apply for the H-2B Visa Program
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Steps to Apply for the H-2B Visa Program

September 13, 2024

FAQ on Social Media
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FAQ on Social Media

May 13, 2024

Donald Trump Turns The Knife In, H-1B Workers Say Deja Vu
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Donald Trump Turns The Knife In, H-1B Workers Say Deja Vu

April 19, 2024

Communicating Employee Rights
Workers

Communicating Employee Rights

February 12, 2024

Resume Guide
Workers

Resume Guide

January 24, 2024

US State Department Announces Expanded Visa Interview Waiver Authority for 2024
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US State Department Announces Expanded Visa Interview Waiver Authority for 2024

December 28, 2023

Key Qualifications for H-2B Classification
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Key Qualifications for H-2B Classification

December 12, 2023

Ensuring Fair Wages for H-2B Workers: Understanding the Wage Requirements
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Ensuring Fair Wages for H-2B Workers: Understanding the Wage Requirements

December 5, 2023

The JTP Agency Newsletter: In-country Extension
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The JTP Agency Newsletter: In-country Extension

November 30, 2023

The H-2B Program's Recruitment Requirements for Prospective Employers
Employers

The H-2B Program's Recruitment Requirements for Prospective Employers

November 30, 2023

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

November 28, 2023

Understanding H-2B Program Recruiting Requirements
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Understanding H-2B Program Recruiting Requirements

November 15, 2023

DHS To Supplement H-2B Cap With Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas For FY 2024
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DHS To Supplement H-2B Cap With Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas For FY 2024

November 8, 2023

Employer Obligations to US Workers
Employers

Employer Obligations to US Workers

November 7, 2023

H2 Visa Global Career Process: A Comprehensive Guide with The JTP Agency's Expertise
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H2 Visa Global Career Process: A Comprehensive Guide with The JTP Agency's Expertise

November 6, 2023

Reforming U.S. Visa Programs for Foreign Workers
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Reforming U.S. Visa Programs for Foreign Workers

October 31, 2023

Confirmed: Data Shows that Border Surge Has Halved the Number of H-2B Visas Issued
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Confirmed: Data Shows that Border Surge Has Halved the Number of H-2B Visas Issued

October 27, 2023

Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs
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Strengthening Protections for Temporary Workers: DHS Proposes Reforms to H-2 Visa Programs

October 20, 2023

Setting SMART Goals: A Roadmap to Success for H2 Visa Workers
Workers

Setting SMART Goals: A Roadmap to Success for H2 Visa Workers

October 17, 2023

Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Hiring H2 Visa Workers
Employers

Unlocking Potential: The Benefits of Hiring H2 Visa Workers

October 10, 2023

How to Apply an H-2B Visa as an Employer
Employers

How to Apply an H-2B Visa as an Employer

October 3, 2023

U.S. Department of Labor Updates Regulations for Wages Paid to Certain Immigrant and Nonimmigrant.
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U.S. Department of Labor Updates Regulations for Wages Paid to Certain Immigrant and Nonimmigrant.

September 20, 2023

Judge Partially Blocks the Trump Administration’s Temporary Visa Ban
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Judge Partially Blocks the Trump Administration’s Temporary Visa Ban

September 20, 2023

STATEMENT BY US SECRETARY OF LABOR WALSH ON APRIL JOBS REPORT
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STATEMENT BY US SECRETARY OF LABOR WALSH ON APRIL JOBS REPORT

September 20, 2023