Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services.
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This resolution recognizes the important role that workers participating in the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, H-1B Program, and H-2B Program play in Alaska’s economy and the continuity of critical services. The resolution highlights the state’s significant seasonal employment fluctuations and the reliance on these visa programs to fill temporary and specialized labor needs across industries like tourism, seafood processing, and healthcare. It also addresses a recent presidential proclamation that could significantly restrict the use of these programs, urging policymakers to preserve and strengthen them to support Alaska’s workforce.
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