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H-2B Visa Increase to Propel Travel Industry and Foster Economic Growth

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

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Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy at the U.S. Travel Association, released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s announcement of an additional 65,000 H-2B temporary worker visas for FY24.


After sustained efforts from the U.S. Travel Association, the release of these extra H-2B visas, which came well in advance of the peak travel season, will offer a much-needed boost to an industry grappling with a workforce shortage of over one million vacant positions.


He further said, “While this is a step forward in alleviating workforce pressures, there are 10 million job openings across the U.S., underscoring that there are not enough U.S. job seekers to meet demand. A clear need exists to permanently expand the H-2B program, particularly to support the small and seasonal businesses that depend on temporary workers.


U.S. Travel expresses gratitude to the Department of Homeland Security for issuing the additional H-2B visas and urges lawmakers to promptly explore bipartisan solutions to permanently expand this program.

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