Rule lifecycle · RIN:1615-AC79

Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY 2022 for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers; Correction

Homeland Security Department, Labor Department, Employment and Training Administration — observed across 3 documents over 19 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Government released more H-2B temporary worker visas for second half of 2022, made it easier for those workers to switch employers. If you need seasonal or temporary staff in hospitality, landscaping, construction—check H-2B hiring now; greater access to this labor pool available.

First seen

May 18, 2022

Last seen

Jun 6, 2022

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 18, 2022·87 FR 30334

    Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY 2022 for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers

    effective May 18, 2022#2022-10631

  2. Final·May 23, 2022·87 FR 31095

    Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY 2022 for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers; Correction

    effective May 18, 2022#2022-11132

  3. Final·Jun 6, 2022·87 FR 34067

    Exercise of Time-Limited Authority To Increase the Numerical Limitation for Second Half of FY 2022 for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program and Portability Flexibility for H-2B Workers Seeking To Change Employers; Correction

    effective May 18, 2022#2022-11989