Chart: The number of H-2B workers extending their employment and changing employers began increasing in 2020: H-2B petitions approved for continuing employment with the same employer and for change of employer, 2015-2024

Figure B

Year	H-2B extension with same employer	H-2B change of employer	Total (extensions + changes)
2015	1572	3866	5438
2016	604	3990	4594
2017	891	5678	6569
2018	1777	7247	9024
2019	891	5678	6569
2020	2942	9478	12420
2021	5042	11021	16063
2022	4727	18241	22968
2023	4740	23485	28225
2024	4580	25056	29636

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