, Just in time for the travel,
hospitality and landscaping high season, employers have been provided with
much-needed employment relief by a new federal act. On May 23, 2005,
President Bush signed into law the "Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses
Act. "Returning workers" are those counted against the H-2B annual limit
of 66,000 during any one of the three fiscal years preceding the fiscal year
of the requested start date.
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Once they receive DOL certification, businesses can then
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Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) estimates that
this will result in the release of approximately 35,000 H-2B visas for non-
immigrant, unskilled seasonal workers. Employers will also be required to
have all of their documentation and petition papers ready for the application. Because
of the lobbying efforts by seasonal employers, this Act was passed into law,"
she said.CareerWomen.

Sites also may focus on winter positions in ski areas and warm weather destination resorts.

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attorney Rona Lum, who advises
businesses on immigration and business matters.
The procedure for these visas is a two-step process, which involves both
the Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Employers must first submit an application with the
Department of Labor.com
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Be mindful of the image you are projecting.

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However, summer social gatherings, formal or casual, can
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The H-2B visa will help businesses bring these much-needed workers into
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The estimated 35,000 H-2B visas are specific
and reserved only for new H-2B workers, who are not certified as returning
workers .S.
Because the USCIS estimates that the new law will make available only
35,000 H-2B visas throughout the nation, Lum believes they will be used up
quickly. Companies in need of
immigration law expertise can contact her at 248-340-1854 or at
http://www. CareerWomen.

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, Most job seekers consider summer as
the "off season" for job hunting and place their career aspirations on hold
until the Fall.

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"There is a great demand among landscaping and travel businesses at this
time of the year for unskilled labor to help with increased business
activity," explained Auburn Hills, Mich. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS)."

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Lum added that this fills a critical need for many seasonal businesses.

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Lum has been practicing law since 1993 and specializes in
immigration law for businesses and corporate law. Remember to show a genuine interest in the person by
asking open-ended questions that can lead to a great conversation.com
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H-2B visas are not intended for employers who have a need for a
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"The 66,000 H-2B visa limit
for fiscal year 2005 was reached in January 2005, so the passage of this
legislation will be a tremendous help to these employers., seasonal and peak load
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2) Be interesting and inquisitive
Summer barbecues and weekends at the beach are great for casual
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"Since there are two governmental agencies that employers must work with,
receiving expert advice is essential to prevent a company from being denied a
visa due to paperwork problems," Lum advises.
Attorney Rona M. For more information, visit http:/ /www.