U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year(FY) 2023.
However, in 2022 it was the final receipt date for new
cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date before
2023. USCIS will reject new cap-subject H-2B petitions received after 2022 that
request an employment start date before 2023.
USCIS continues to accept H-2B petitions that are exempt
from the congressionally mandated cap. This includes petitions for:
· Current H-2B workers in the United States who
extend their stay, change employers, or change the terms and conditions of
their employment;
· Fish roe processors, fish roe technicians, and
supervisors of fish roe processing; and
· Workers performing labor or services in the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam from Nov.28,2009, Until Dec.
31,2029.
SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW
While interviews are generally not required for applicants
of certain ages outlined below, consular officers have the discretion to
require an interview of any applicant, regardless of age.
If you are age: Then an interview is:
13 and younger Generally
--- not required
14-79 --- Required (Some renewals)
80 and older --- Generally not required
Well, you must schedule an appointment for your visa
interview, generally, at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you
live. You may schedule your interview at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be
aware that it may be difficult to qualify for a visa outside of your place of
permanent residence. Wait times for interview appointments vary by location,
season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early.
Review the interview
wait time for the location where you will apply:
Appointment wait time
Check the estimated wait time for non-immigration visa
interview appointments at U.S. Embassy or Consulate You must provide the receipt
number printed on your approved petition for a Non-Immigration Worker, Form
1-129 or Notice Form 1-797, to schedule an interview.
APPLICATION FEE
$160
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