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Permanent H-2B Visa Cap Exemption for Fish Processing Workers.

This bill permanently removes the annual numerical limit on H-2B temporary work visas for foreign nationals employed in the fish and seafood processing sector. This change allows companies involved in processing fish, roe, and shellfish to hire temporary foreign workers without being restricted by the national visa cap. The goal is to ensure a stable labor supply for the industry, potentially impacting the consistency of seafood supply and prices.
Key points
Permanently eliminates the numerical cap on H-2B visas specifically for workers engaged in fish and seafood processing.
The exemption applies to fish processors, roe technicians, and supervisors, securing a consistent temporary workforce for the industry.
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Additional Information
A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.
Print number: S 3013
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2023-10-04