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Visa Facilitation for Mobile Entertainment Workers: Circuses and Carnivals

New rules will make it easier for workers in mobile entertainment businesses, like circuses and carnivals, to enter the U.S. This aims to ensure enough staff are available to operate these attractions, potentially impacting the availability and quality of seasonal entertainment nationwide. Citizens can expect their favorite festivals and fairs to be adequately staffed.
Key points
Introduction of a new visa category for mobile entertainment workers, covering individuals involved in the assembly, operation, and maintenance of attractions, games, and concessions.
Requirement for employers to prove a lack of available U.S. workers before hiring foreign workers, aiming to protect domestic jobs.
Regulations apply to circuses, carnivals, and companies providing services at festivals and fairs, including food and game concessions.
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Additional Information
Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
Print number: HR 1787
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Process start date: 2023-03-24