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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AC12 Publication ID: Spring 2017 
Title: ●Exercise of Time-Limited Authority to Increase the Fiscal Year 2017 Numerical Limitation for the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Program 
Abstract:

The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, has decided to increase the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas to authorize the issuance of a limited number of additional H-2B visas through the end of Fiscal Year 2017, to assist certain businesses.  This is a one-time increase based on a time-limited statutory authority; it does not affect the H-2B program in future fiscal years.  The Departments are promulgating regulations to implement this determination.

 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214   
Legal Authority: 8 U.S.C. 1101    8 U.S.C. 1103    8 U.S.C. 1184    Pub. L. 115-31   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Action  07/00/2017 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related Agencies: Joint: DOL; 
Agency Contact:
Brian Hunt
Acting Chief, Business and Foreign Workers Division, Office of Policy and Strategy
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 1200,
Washington, DC 20529-2200
Phone:202 272-8377
Fax:202 272-1480
Email: brian.j.hunt@uscis.dhs.gov