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hrtravelandtourworld.com··1 min·For: GM, Owner, Ops, IT, F&B

US Visa Backlogs Threaten Summer Hospitality Labor Supply

Significant visa appointment backlogs in countries like Türkiye, Poland, and India are preventing thousands of students from filling seasonal hospitality roles in the US.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Monitor recruitment pipelines as over 4,000 Turkish students face visa backlogs for Summer Work Travel programs.
  2. 2Anticipate potential labor shortages in seasonal hospitality hubs reliant on the J-1 visa exchange.
  3. 3Advocate for streamlined consular processing to mitigate impacts on the 2024 peak summer season.

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Source: travelandtourworld.com

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