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Biden OKs more foreign seasonal workers as economy improves
President Joe Biden’s administration announced an increase Tuesday in the number of temporary seasonal workers allowed to work in the U.S. this year, an additional 22,000 H2-B seasonal, nonagricultural worker visas on top of the annual 66,000.....»»
Domestic travel, airline hubs the latest hit as coronavirus restrictions tighten
Airlines cancelled more flights on Monday as Australia and New Zealand advised against non-essential domestic travel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) halted flights for two weeks and Singapore and Taiwan banned foreign transit passengers......»»
Maryland wants more visas for foreign workers in seafood industry
Maryland's Republican governor urged officials to allow more visas for foreign workers to help state's $355 million seafood industry and seasonal employers.....»»
As Amazon.com flexes its muscle, Seattle moves to curb corporate political donations
Seattle, the Pacific Northwest city where home-grown online retailer Amazon.com has increasingly flexed its political muscle, is expected to approve on Monday legislation banning political contributions by companies with at least 5% foreign ownership......»»
The US promised thousands of foreign military interpreters special immigrant visas, but now they’re trapped and in danger
AP Photo/Julie Jacobson The US military relied on interpreters during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. But many interpreters who have sought permi.....»»
Netherlands May Block Foreign Crypto Firms Under Anti-Money Laundering Laws
The current crypto legislation before the Dutch Parliament not only mandates domestic companies register with the central bank but that foreign entities will not be allowed to conduct services within the country......»»
Tom Henderson charged with defrauding foreign investors of more than $110M
Embattled Oakland businessman Tom Henderson was indicted by a federal grand jury for his alleged role in a $110 million investor fraud scheme involving federal EB-5 visas and arrested Tuesday morning. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern Di.....»»
Capitol Report: Feinstein had dinner with Iranian foreign minister | Amash calls Trump ‘irresponsible’ after threat to block legislation
Sen. Dianne.....»»
Amazon, Microsoft among top companies hiring foreign workers
Amazon was the second largest recipient of new H-1B visas in 2017.....»»
Owner of popular restaurant bemoans slower growth from H1-B visa hurdles
The owner of a small Indian restaurant empire in Northern Virginia says his business has suffered as the Trump administration cracks down on foreign work visas......»»
What are H-1B visas, and do they hurt American workers? Key things to know
Hailed by proponents as vital to American innovation, the program has also been criticized for displacing United States workers with cheaper foreign labor.....»»
U.S. Is Likely to Add About 15,000 Work Visas This Summer
The Trump administration is expected to make about 15,000 additional H-2B visas available for low-skilled foreign workers this summer, a modest supplement to the popular program......»»
UAE to ease visa rules to allow 100% foreign business ownership by year-end
The decision is part of wider change that would grant residency visas of up to 10 years to investors and specialists in scientific, technical, medical and research fields.....»»
Summer Is Here. Where Are All the Workers?
Owners of restaurants, hotels and other seasonal businesses are scrambling for the second year in a row, as limits on visas for temporary foreign workers and a tight U.S. labor market make it difficult to staff up for the summer rush......»»
Bill would force tech companies to disclose foreign software probes
U.S. tech companies would be forced to disclose if they allowed American adversaries, like Russia and China, to examine the inner workings of software sold to the U.S. military under proposed legislation, Senate staff told Reuters on Thursday......»»
The Wall Street Journal: U.S. to allow another 15,000 unskilled foreign workers on temporary H-2B visas
Range of businesses—including fisheries, landscapers and those in summer tourist spots—have complained about worker shortages......»»
Keep Your Nose Out of Our Politics: U.S. Ally Criminalizes Foreign Meddling
Australia is set for the biggest tightening of counter-espionage safeguards in years after lawmakers backed legislation that will criminalize foreign meddling in domestic politics......»»
UAE Visa Amnesty Program Saves Those Stuck In Catch-22
Wednesday the United Arab Emirates launched what has been called a “landmark†amnesty program for undocumented workers and those who have overstayed their visas. The UAE visa amnesty program will allow illegal foreign workers .....»»
Germany to tighten checks on foreign investment plans
The German government plans to tighten rules on foreign investments in some companies to lower the threshold at which it can consider blocking such plans......»»
The Wall Street Journal: Trump administration halts visas for same-sex partners of diplomats
The Trump administration has ordered the State Department to stop issuing visas to unmarried same-sex partners of foreign officials working in the U.S., officials said Tuesday.....»»