On May 19, 2016, USCIS confirmed that it reached the cap for H-2B petitions. Only petitions filed prior to May 12, 2016 will be considered for H-2B petitions with an employment start date before October 1, 2016. USCIS will consider your company’s petition if it is seeking a start date after October 1, 2016. Contact Rose Immigration Law Firm, PLC for more information regarding the H-2B process.