U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  1. US to make 35,000 more H-2B Visas available for seasonal workers

    “Today's announcement is a positive step in the right direction to restore the travel industry workforce. However, as millions of jobs remain open, it is evident that the workforce shortage is holding back the recovery of industries across the economy, especially in Leisure & Hospitality"

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    US Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the announcement that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary

  2. U.S. Travel reacts to release of additional H-2B Visas

    “The supplemental H-2B visas are critical to helping the travel industry staff businesses as the U.S. faces unprecedented workforce shortages, which total 1.8 million job openings in the leisure and hospitality sector alone. Further, this well-timed announcement allows supplemental visas to be utilized well in advance of the busy summer travel season.

    Region:
    USA
    Category:
    Tourism
    U.S. Travel reacts to release of additional H-2B Visas