Lawmakers Plead For More Seasonal Work Visas
April 26th, 2008
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Rep. Bart Stupak and two colleagues pleaded last week for more visas for seasonal workers they said are needed immediately by seafood processors, resorts and other businesses in their districts. Some of those operations could close or lose a lot of money this spring and summer because there are not enough visas, known as H-2B visas, for the temporary nonagricultural workers they need, the lawmakers told the House Judiciary immigration subcommittee. “Not having H-2B workers will significantly affect the businesses within my district and their ability to keep a professional, trained and dependable work force,â€