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Summary: This spreadsheet contains the assignment groups for 2,625 H-2B applications submitted between July 3-5, 2026, for the October 1, 2026, work start date.
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) published this report following the July 2026 randomization process for H-2B applications. The data covers 2,625 applications representing 51,158 worker positions. Applications were randomized into two primary assignment groups (Group A and Group B) to manage the semi-annual visa allotment of 33,000 positions for the first half of Fiscal Year 2027. The report provides transparency regarding the assignment of these applications to National Processing Center analysts for review.
Document outline
1. Introduction to the H-2B July 2026 Filing Window 2. Randomization Methodology and Assignment Groups 3. Summary of Applications (2,625 total) 4. Summary of Worker Positions (51,158 total) 5. Assignment Group A Details (1,881 cases) 6. Assignment Group B Details (744 cases) 7. Processing Procedures for National Processing Center Analysts