| 09 January 2009 |
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H-2B Cap Reached, First Half FY 2009 On January 8, 2009 the USCIS announced it has reached the H-2B cap of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year 2009. The USCIS issues a maximum of 66,000 H-2B visas annually. Please note that H-2B employees that are physically present in the U.S. may extend or amend their status with their current employer or a new H-2B employer. Please contact our Cape Office for more information regarding filing to amend or extend the status of H-2B employees. See USCIS website for the official press release. |