The latest list of 63 countries whose the nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa programs has been published in the Federal Register by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on January 17, 2013.
According to the USCIS's announcement, Austria, Italy, Panama, and Thailand have been added to the list for the coming year by the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Department of State.
Under H-2A and H-2B Visa programs, U.S. employers are permitted to bring foreign nationals to the U.S to fill temporary agricultural and nonagricultural jobs, respectively.
Only H-2A and H-2B petitions for nationals of countries the secretary of Homeland Security designated as eligible to participate in the programs are approved by USCIS generally. However, USCIS may still approve H-2A and H-2B petitions for nationals of countries not on the list if it is determined to be in the interest of the United States.
The status of beneficiaries currently living in the U.S in H-2A or H-2B status is not affected by this notice unless they apply to change or extend their status. Each country's designation is valid for one year from January 18, 2014.
The full list of the 63 countries is now available on the USCIS website.
If you are interested in Visas to the USA, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our Visa Eligibility Assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to the United States of America.
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