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WASHINGTON  – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary final rule (TFR) making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2025. These supplemental visas are aimed at helping U.S. employers who are unable to find U.S. workers who are available, willing, and qualified to do the temporary work in industries such as hospitality and tourism, landscaping, seafood processing, and many other sectors. DHS, in coordination with DOL, has authorized supplemental cap numbers in FY 2017, FY 2018, FY 2019, FY 2021, FY 2022, FY 2023, and FY 2024 in accordance with the time-limited statutory authority granted for each of those fiscal years by Congress. “There are employers across the country that would suffer greatly without H-2B workers. Authorizing these supplemental visas helps U.S. employers fill those positions,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “It helps fuel our economy and reduce irregular migration while also providing a safe and lawful pathway to the United States for noncitizens who are prepared to work.” The supplemental H-2B visa allocation consists of roughly 44,700 visas available to returning workers who received an H-2B visa or held H-2B status in FY 2022, FY 2023, or FY 2024, regardless of their country of nationality. The remaining 20,000 visas are reserved for nationals of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, regardless of whether they are returning workers. The supplemental H-2B visas have been divided into the following four allocations: First half of FY 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025): 20,716 immediately available visas are limited to returning workers – those who were issued H-2B visas or held H-2B status in fiscal years 2022, 2023, or 2024, regardless of country of nationality.  These petitions must request employment start dates on or before March 31, 2025 Early second half of FY 2025 (April 1, 2025, to May 14, 2025): 19,000 visas are limited to returning workers – those who were issued H-2B visas or held H-2B status in fiscal years 2022, 2023, or 2024, regardless of country of nationality.      These early second half of FY 2025 petitions must request employment start dates from April 1, 2025, to May 14, 2025. Late second half of FY 2025 (May 15, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2025): 5,000 visas are limited to returning workers - those who were issued H-2B visas or held H-2B status in fiscal years 2022, 2023, or 2024, regardless of country of nationality.  These late second half of FY 2025 petitions must request employment start dates from May 15, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2025. Entirety of FY 2025: 20,000 visas immediately available are reserved for nationals of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, regardless of whether those nationals are returning workers. Employers requesting an employment start date in the first half of FY 2025 may file their petitions immediately after the publication of this TFR. Employers requesting an employment start date in the second half of FY 2025 must file their petitions no earlier than 15 days after the second half statutory cap is reached.  Employers seeking to hire H-2B workers under the FY 2025 supplemental cap must attest that they are suffering or will suffer impending irreparable harm without the ability to employ all of the H-2B workers requested on the petition. Employers seeking to hire H-2B workers must take a series of steps to test the U.S. labor market. They must provide certification from DOL that proves there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to do the temporary work for which they seek a prospective foreign worker, and that employing the H-2B workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. It is critically important to protect H-2B workers from exploitation and abuse. The temporary final rule features several provisions to protect H-2B workers. DHS will subject employers that have committed certain labor law violations in the H-2B program to additional scrutiny in the supplemental cap petition process. This additional scrutiny is aimed at ensuring compliance with H-2B program requirements and obligations. Further, on Sept. 20, 2023, DHS published a notice of proposed rulemaking to modernize and improve both the H-2B and H-2A programs, including by providing greater flexibility and protections for participating workers. The H-2B program permits employers to temporarily hire noncitizens to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States. The employment must be for a limited period of time, and the petitioner must have a temporary need for services or labor to be performed, that is, a one-time occurrence, peak load need, seasonal need, or intermittent need. 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I decided to visit the city before moving here. First day exploration did not go too far, I was exhausted from 15 hours bus ride and only walked briefly through Downtown area and my hotel. Still, I saw enough to like to move here. Second day exploration is GREAT. I reserved waitlisted apartment, visited downtown, bought a book and walked through many great small shops and stores.

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"Theme - Global Diplomacy, Democracy, and Sustainable Development: A Pathway to Human Rights. The USIDHR Gala is not just a night of glamour —it’s an essential opportunity to invest in your future . This prestigious event offers unparalleled access to global diplomats , policymakers , and leaders shaping the future of human rights and diplomacy. Your participation supports life-changing initiatives for underprivileged children and women at risk worldwide, while positioning you alongside the world’s most influential changemakers. Be part of the conversation. Be part of the solution." *FORMAL WEAR ONLY, BALLROOM STYLE This is NOT a FREE event, prices are available on a registration link. 5 December 2024 | WASHINGTON, DC Registration, details and sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://usidhr.org/gala YOUR PRICE TAG: Average cost of the flights to DC on December 4th through December 6th is $300.00 per person for Economy (including tax), about $550.00 per person for a Business Class and $650.00 per person for the First Class. ( https://www.google.com/travel/flights/ ) Average hotel price within walking distance from the event hall is $650.00 for 2 nights. (Not including event ticket price) https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=2301611

My sister is in Ireland right now. One of the most amazing places to travel during fall and winter I live in CNY and she lives in Schriesheim, Germany. They visited New York-Dublin Portal , The Spire of Dublin , Ha'penny Bridge and "Meeting Place ". ( Photos are courtesy Alexandra Buchakova ©) This is Gaia in the Old Library in Trinity College Dublin

Chittenango Falls State Park is s beautiful park to visit in fall, only 45 minutes drive from Syracuse, NY. If you need to take a bike ride to the falls, have a breakfast or lunch with cup of coffee, visit Skytop Organic Coffee shop in 119 W Seneca St, Manlius, NY 13104. Great and very friendly Organic coffee shop with healthy menu. Its is about 17 minutes drive from the falls.

(Photos courtesy of Alexandra Buchakova ©)

(Photos courtesy of Alexandra Buchakova ©)

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