Rep. Zeldin and Businesses from NY-1 and Across U.S. Rally at Capitol for Permanent H-2B Visa Reform

Statement

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) and other Members of Congress were joined by small businesses from New York's First Congressional District and around the country in calling for permanent H-2B visa reform.

Last month, Congressman Zeldin and local businesses called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to raise the H-2B Visa Program cap to ensure local businesses have the adequate workforce they need ahead of the upcoming peak season.

Following their calls, the Secretary of Homeland Security allocated an additional 30,000 H-2B visas for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2019.

However, Congressman Zeldin and local businesses are continuing their call for a more permanent, long term solution to improve the H-2B Visa Program so small businesses have the certainty and stability they need for years to come.

Source