H-2B Application Form Up for Routine OMB Review
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on the H-2B temporary worker application form before July 27, 2026. This form helps businesses hire seasonal workers for jobs that U.S. workers can’t fill. The goal is to make the form easier to use while keeping the process fair and efficient, with no new costs or big changes for employers or workers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
H-2B Form Renewal and Burden Estimates
The Department of Labor is seeking OMB approval to continue the H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification information collection for up to three years under OMB Control Number 1205-0509. The agency estimates 106,925 respondents, 445,871 total responses, 128,851 annual hours of respondent burden, and $1,771,920 in annual other costs.
No Penalty Without Valid OMB Number
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, people generally are not required to respond to an information collection and are not subject to penalty unless OMB approves the collection and displays a valid OMB Control Number. The notice cites 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6 and reminds respondents of this protection.
Public Comment Opportunity to Improve Form
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on the H-2B application form and will accept written comments through July 27, 2026. The stated goal is to make the form easier to use while keeping the process fair and efficient, with no new costs or big changes for employers or workers.
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