Attorney Keith Pabian examines the upcoming Summer 2027 H-2B visa petition filing season, addressing the critical preparation steps employers must take starting in mid-September. With the H-2B program facing continued challenges and increasing competition, understanding the potential obstacles and strategic planning requirements will be essential for employers seeking seasonal workers for Spring and Summer 2027.

This week's video is posted! Thank you for your cheers, whoops, and ooh's and ahh's. This week's video is all about whether H-2B visa workers are allowed to work 2nd jobs!

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services has announced that the 27,736 supplemental H-2B visas allocated for returning workers with early-season summer employers have been fully exhausted, with the last petitions...

On Friday, June 27th, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective September 2, 2025.

The H-1B Visa Lottery Registration period is now OPEN! In other words, we can begin filing cap-subject H-1B visa applications!

I hope all is well. This week's video is posted! It provides helpful information on disciplinary actions surrounding H-2B visa workers. A huge thank you to one of our clients for suggesting this topic!

Securing an H-2B visa doesn’t end with an approved petition—every worker must still attend an in-person interview at a U.S.

Many seasonal employers believe the H-2B visa program remains protected under the current administration due to President Trump's historical use of H-2B workers at his properties. However, the reality proves more complex as businesses face increased scrutiny, processing delays, and evolving immigration policies that continue to reshape the seasonal worker landscape. Keith Pabian examines how these changes are affecting employers and what businesses should monitor when planning for future seasons.

I hope everyone had a nice week, this week's video is posted to our Pabian Law Youtube channel!

I hope all is well. We wanted to reach out to remind you of the upcoming H-1B visa lottery registration process, which is expected to open in early March.

I hope all is well. This week's weekly update video is posted on our YouTube channel.

We are going back to basics in this week's video, H-2B Visa Fundamentals (linked). H-2B visas are utilized by hospitality organizations and seasonal businesses from coast to coast.

H-2B visa laws are clear that workers can only work in the job for which they were sponsored. This video explains the laws, the “why’s” behind them, and helps employers...

As H-2B visa workers increasingly extend their status and transfer between seasonal employers, questions arise about their ability to travel domestically and internationally between work periods. This guidance explores the permissible travel options for H-2B workers during seasonal transitions and highlights critical compliance considerations that employers must understand to avoid jeopardizing their workers' visa status.

The winter-season H-2B visa cap has been reached. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H-2B numerical cap was reached on September 12, 2025 for the first half of the government's 2025...

I hope all is well. This week's video is posted to our Pabian Law YouTube page!

Understanding the H-2B prevailing wage requirement is critical for employers participating in the seasonal worker visa program. This resource breaks down how prevailing wages are calculated, why they vary by occupation and location, and what compliance obligations employers must meet to successfully petition for H-2B workers while effectively managing labor costs.

As we all try to make sense of the many Trump Administration's immigration-related actions and initiatives, we hope that this resource is helpful to understand the actions that are impacting the hospitality industry.

In-country H-2B recruiting is becoming increasingly vital as employers navigate visa caps, processing delays, and heightened immigration scrutiny. While some businesses are achieving full staffing through this approach, others continue to struggle with attracting and retaining qualified workers. This analysis explores the key differences between successful and unsuccessful in-country H-2B recruiting strategies.

The topic of this week's video is "Understanding Prevailing Wage Determination Applications" (linked). One of the most important steps of the H-2B visa petition process is also one of the most overlooked.