S 3013
A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.
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Bill overview
This bill permanently allows fish processors and related workers – including fish roe processors and technicians – to utilize H-2B nonimmigrant visas without being limited by the annual cap on these visas. Currently, there’s a limit on the number of temporary workers allowed, but this legislation removes that restriction for this specific group of workers in the fishing industry. This change aims to address labor shortages within the seafood processing sector.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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