HR 7239
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
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The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act creates a new type of nonimmigrant visa, the H-2C visa, to help fill temporary, non-agricultural jobs in areas with high unemployment. This visa is only available for specific occupations and requires employers to demonstrate they’ve tried to hire U.S. workers first. Employers must register job openings with the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department will maintain a public registry of these positions. The bill also includes provisions related to worker eligibility, benefits, and penalties for non-compliance, and requires reporting on the program's impact.
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