Petitions for both current and returning H-2B workers do not count towards the congressionally mandated bi-annual H-2B cap. ?EUR??,,????'?????<

In order to qualify, the worker must have counted against the H-2B numerical cap between October 1, 2002 , and September 30, 2005 . Any worker not certified as a ?EUR??,,????'?????<

USCIS will continue to process petitions filed to:

• Extend the stay of a current H-2B worker in the United States;
• Change the terms of employment for current H-2B workers and extend their stay;
• Allow current H-2B workers to change or add employers and extend their stay; or
• Request eligible H-2B ?EUR??,,????'?????<

For more on the H-2B work program visit www.uscis.gov or call (800) 375-5283.