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USCIS Announces H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2025; Supplemental Visa Filing Now Open
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 24
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Employers seeking to file new cap-subject H-2B petitions for the April–October 2025 period must now focus on supplemental visa opportunities.
H-2B Cap Reached forFY 20 25 Second Half
USCIS declared March 5, 2025, as the final receipt date for new H-2B cap-subject petitions requesting employment start dates between April 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. Any petitions received after this date for the same period will be rejected. The agency emphasized that the statutory limit reflects the congressionally mandated quota for temporary non-agricultural workers under the H-2B program.
This announcement impacts employers relying on H-2B workers for seasonal or peak-load needs during the latter half of FY 2025. USCIS urged stakeholders to explore supplemental visa options to address labor shortages.
Supplemental Visas for FY 2025: Key Filing Dates and Details
To mitigate the H-2B cap shortfall, USCIS has released filing dates for supplemental visas under the FY 2025 temporary visa increase. Eligible employers can submit petitions for additional H-2B workers based on specific criteria outlined in the Temporary Increase in H-2B Nonimmigrant Visas for FY 2025 chart.
Key highlights include:
Sector-specific allocations for industries like hospitality, landscaping, and construction.
Staggered filing deadlines tied to employment start dates.
Requirements to demonstrate irreparable harm without supplemental workers.
Employers must refer to the official USCIS chart for exact quotas, eligibility, and submission timelines. Failure to adhere to these dates may result in petition rejection.
Next Steps for Employers
With the H-2B cap met, businesses are encouraged to act swiftly on supplemental visas to secure workforce needs. USCIS advises reviewing the FY 2025 supplemental visa guidelines and coordinating with legal counsel to ensure compliance. For updates, visit the USCIS H-2B Resource Page.
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