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Seasonal foreign workers fill critical landscaping jobs, enabled by easier access to visas
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The number of available H-2B visas available nearly doubled in 2023, providing more people to carry out beautification projects.
U.S. releases more temporary visas to meet seasonal worker demand
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Employers can now apply for 22,000 additional H-2B visas. Businesses who hire seasonal workers say they’re more crucial than ever.
U.S. trade groups, universities file suit against H-1B visa changes
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Two new Trump administration rules would limit the types of jobs H-1B workers can fill and require U.S. companies to pay them higher salaries. Businesses aren’t happy.
U.S. expands foreign STEM grad job training program
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A new DHS rule extends the window for for foreign STEM grads' on-the-job training.
Meet the fast-pass for legal immigration
You can cut down your wait for a green card substantially, but it'll cost you.
Retailers around the world react to Bangladesh fire
After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways.
Foreign workers flood unexpected places
You might not think the town of Wall, S.D., (population 800) is very cosmopolitan. But you'd be wrong, thanks to hundreds of foreign guest workers — mostly young people from eastern Europe.

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