IMMIGRATION Record Demand for US H-2B Temporary Workers Visas

BY HARRY JOHNSON ETURBO NEWS

The United States Department of Labor announced that it received more H-2B Temporary NonAgricultural Workers Visa applications for the year’s first-half allotment than total visas available.

H-2B program allows US employers who meet specific requirements to bring foreign nationals to the US to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.

In response to this announcement about record-setting demand for H-2B visas amid sustained workforce shortage, US Travel Association issued the following statement:

“The overwhelming demand for H-2B worker visas—the earliest the first-half cap has ever been met—is further proof that this highly successful program should expand to meet workforce demand. With nearly 10 million job openings across the U.S. economy, and 1.4 million in the leisure and hospitality sector alone, there are simply not enough American workers to meet hiring needs.

“The federal government can address these critical workforce shortages—and spur the U.S. economy—by increasing the cap on H-2B temporary worker visas.”

The H-2B program allows US employers or US agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.

A US employer or US agent as described in the regulations, must file Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, on a prospective worker’s behalf.l

Harry Johnson has been the assignment editor for eTurboNews for more than 20 years. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is originally from Europe. He enjoys writing and covering the news.

Impact of Migrants/continued from page 13

American cities will benefit from these people who are coming to work.’

In the long run, economists and historians see a familiar picture: A spike in immigration stirs heated political debate, even as people who immigrate, both legally and illegally, begin to set down roots and start contributing economically.

‘Immigration is integral to the nation’s economic growth,’ according to a National Academy of Sciences report published by 29 of the nation’s top economists and demographers.

‘It’s very hard to find an economist who doesn’t think that,’ said Tara Watson, an economist at Williams College.

…The path of Ms. Antolinez and her husband, Darwin Valbuena, is already tracking with economists’ expectations for migrants. The family fled San Cristobal, a small city in Venezuela, over a year and half ago, after a bodega they owned was struck by robbers. Ms. Antolinez was seven months pregnant.

After crossing into California, the couple applied for asylum, flew to LaGuardia airport, and in January 2022 moved into the two-bedroom apartment of Rut Ostos, an Evangelical pastor who had married them back home.

Now, with hustle and a little help, the family has gained a toehold in New York City.

A member of Ms. Ostos’s church offered the Valbuenas a four-bedroom apartment in Corona that they rent with two other families. Mr. Valbuena, a former professional soccer player, has two soccer coaching jobs and plans to open his own soccer academy.

…‘I had nothing,’ Cristina said of her arrival in New York. Until, she added, ‘I found a community that has helped me.’”l

Ayesha Curry Launches Sweet July

Skin Inspired by Caribbean Roots

OAKLAND, Calif., July 11, 2023

/PRNewswire/:

Ayesha Curry, Founder and CEO of lifestyle brand Sweet July, announced today the launch of her first-ever skincare line – Sweet July Skin. A natural extension of the Sweet July brand, Sweet July Skin is a celebration of Ayesha's Jamaican roots, featuring clean, simple and effective products that offer a sensory experience to treat your skin to an island vacation.

Utilizing Ayesha's culinary expertise, Sweet July Skin features formulated "recipes" that embrace the power of Caribbean ingredients, such as guava, papaya, and soursop. The new line of clean formulas combine the sensorially rich properties of these superfoods with hardworking actives to provide efficacy and proven results. The result is simple yet effective products that transform your daily skincare regimen into a private self care retreat.

"Throughout my life, I've learned a lot about skincare and the natural benefits derived from superfoods like papaya and guava from my mother and grandmother," said Ayesha Curry. "In pairing those ingredients with proven actives, we've developed a skincare experience that is great for your skin but also truly enjoyable. I'm excited to share a little bit of my Jamaican culture with everyone through these products."

Launching with the Pava Exfoliating Cleanser, Pava Toner, and Irie Power Face Oil, Sweet July Skin features a nutrient-rich blend of natural ingredients to reveal smoother, brighter and hydrated skin. As a women-led company, Sweet July Skin is proud to partner with Girls Inc. of Alameda County, an organization headquartered in Oakland, CA that is dedicated to empowering young girls and helping them realize their full potential. When customers make a purchase on the Sweet July Skin website, they have the opportunity to round up their total to donate to this impactful cause. l

Kitchen Corner

Cobb Salad

This Cobb salad has some of my favorite ingredients: chicken, egg, tomatoes, blue cheese, and avocado. Barrett, AllRecipes.com

Ingredients

6 slices bacon

3 eggs

1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat

2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

¾ cup blue cheese, crumbled

3 green onions, chopped

1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing

Directions

Step 1

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water; bring to a boil, then cover and remove from heat. Let eggs sit for 10 to 12 minutes, then cool, peel and chop.

Step 2

While the eggs are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step 3

Divide shredded lettuce among individual plates. Top with rows of bacon, eggs, chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese, green onions, and avocado.

Step 4

Drizzle with dressingl

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 525 calories; total fat 40g; saturated fat 10g; cholesterol 179mg; sodium 915mg; total carbohydrate 10g; dietaryn fiber 4g; total sugars 5g; protein 32g; vitamin c 13mg; calcium 153mg; iron 2mg; potassium 720mg

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins