It’s been declared “Made in America” week by the White House as government approves 15,000 more temporary foreign work visas for non-agriculture jobs. Yep Jose will be to keep the greens crisp and Natalia can fluff your pillow at the resort for 4 more months – PB/TK
U.S. provides visas to up to 15,000 temporary workers – By Doina Chiacu and David Shepardson / July 18 2017
The U.S. government cleared the way on Monday for thousands more foreign workers to enter the country under temporary seasonal visas, just as President Donald Trump declared this “Made In America” week and pledged to stand up for U.S. workers.
Advocates of stricter limits on immigration criticized the additional visas, saying American workers should get job openings.
Trump, a former New York real estate magnate who has relied on seasonal workers at his hotels and resorts, campaigned on promises to restore American jobs. On Monday, he showcased “Made in America” products at the White House and made an impassioned defense of America First policies.
“We’re going to stand up for our companies and maybe most importantly for our workers,” the Republican president said. “Clearly it’s time for a new policy, one defined by two simple rules: We will buy American. And we will hire American.”
Federal officials said there were not enough qualified and willing American workers available to perform certain types of temporary nonagricultural work.
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