The most recent budget bill thankfully includes limited visa cap relief for the H-2B category.
Assuming the budget bill passes this week, the Department of Homeland Security will be able to increase the number of H-2B visas to 129,547. The Department of Homeland Security will need to confer with the Secretary of the Department of Labor to confirm there is an economic need for the increase in visa numbers. Given the demand for the visas and the clear shortfall that already exists, there is significant pressure on the administration to help businesses that depend on temporary...
