Online ExclusivesFederal Government Addresses Construction Labor Shortage With Extra Visas

Federal Government Addresses Construction Labor Shortage With Extra Visas

An additional 20,000 H-2B visas are available, but industry organizations say many more are needed

  • By The National Utility Contractors Association
  • February 14, 2022

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National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Infrastructure

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A recent change to the federal government’s temporary visa rules increasing the amount of available H-2B visas to be issued in 2022 is welcome news for America’s utility construction companies, but it still falls short of what workforce is needed to fulfill future...

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