1. Preechendo Lacunas de Mão de Obra

Um dos benefícios imediatos da imigração é sua capacidade de preencher lacunas essenciais de mão de obra em various setores. Indústrias como agricultura, saúde, technologia e hospitalidade frequentemente lutam para encontrar trabalhadores suficientes para atender à demanda. Imigrantes entram para preencher esses papéis críticos, garantindo que os negócios possam operar de maneira efeciente. Essa contribuição é vital para manter a produtividade e a estabilidade econômica, especialmente em um mercado global cada vez mais competitive.

1. Impulsionando o Empreendedorismo

Imigrantes têm estatisticamente mais chances de iniciar seus próprios negócios em comparação com cidadãos nativos. Esse espírito empreendedor não apenas leva à criação de empregos, mas também impulsiona a inovação. Muitos dos startups mais bem-sucedidos nos Estados Unidos foram fundados por imigrantes, contribuindo para avanços tecnológicos, e crescimento econômico. Ao formentar um ambiente que encoraja o empreendedorismo imigrante, podemos desbloquear novas avenidas para o desenvolvemento econômico.

1. Aumentando a Diversidade da Força de Trabalho

Uma força de trabalho diversificada reúne uma variedade de habilidades, experiências e perspectivas que aprimoram a creatividade e a inovação. Imigrantes contribem com ideias únicas e abordagens para resolução de problemas que podem levar ao desenvolvimento de novos produtos e serviços. Essa diversidade não apenas beneficia as empresas, mas também enriquecem a experiência do consumidor, tornando a econômia mais dinâmica e adaptável.

1. Estimulando a Demanda do Consumidor

À medida que os imigrantes se estabelecem nos Estados Unidos, eles contribuem para a econômia gastando em bens e serviços essenciais, como habitaçâo, alimentação, saúde, e educação. Esse aumento na demanda do consumidor estimula econômias locais, levando à criação de empregos e crescimento econômico geral. Quando os imigrantes prosperam, eles contribuem para a prosperidade de suas comunidades e da nação como um todo.

1. Apoio à Seguridade Social

Muitos imigrantes contribuem para a Seguridade Social e outros sistemas tributários, muitas devezes sem receber benefícios devido ao seu status de imigração. Esse influx de contribuições é essencial para sustentar redes de segurança social, especialmente à medida que a população dos Estados Unidos envelhece. Ao apoiar esses sistemas, os imigrantes desempenham um papel crucial na manutenção da estabilidade financeira para gerações fúturas.

1. Mantendo a Competitividade Global

No mundo interconectado de hoje, a capacidade de atrair e reter talentos diversos é mais importante do que nunca. A imigração permite que os Estados Unidos permaneça competitive em escala global, trazendo trabalhadores qualificados que podem aprimorar vários setores. Ao investir em talentos de todo o mundo, os Estados Unidos pode manter seu status como líder em áreas com a tecnologia, pesquisa e inovação.

1. Enriquecimento Cultural

Além das contribuições econômicas, a imigração enriquece o tecido social dos Estados Unidos. A fusão de culturas leva a novas ideias, arte e culinária, criando uma sociedade vibrante e diversificada. Esta riqueza cultural não apenas melhora a qualidade de vida dos americanos, mas também fortalice os laços comunitários e a coesão social.

CONCLUSÃO

À medida que nos aproximamos das Eleições de 2024 nos Estados Unidos, é imperative reconhecer a imigração pelo que realmente é: um ativo para nossa econômia. Ao abraçar a imigração, podemos desbloquear o potêncial econômico, impulsionar a inovação e promover uma sociedade mais inclusive e próspera. A narrative em torno da imigração deve concentrar nos benefícios que ela traz, não apenas para os imigrantes, mas para toda a nação. Vamoas trabalhar juntos para construer um future onde as contribuições dos imigrantes sejam celebradas e aproveitadas para o bem maior.

On Nov. 16, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the Department of Labor (DOL) published a temporary final rule making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2024, on top of the statutory cap of 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each fiscal year. American businesses in industries such as hospitality and tourism, landscaping, seafood processing, and more turn to seasonal and other temporary workers in the H-2B program to help them meet demand from consumers. See https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-announces-availability-of-additional-h-2b-visas-for-fiscal-year-2024.

What do these announcements mean? They mean more opportunities for foreign workers to come to the United States for temporary agricultural and non-agricultural employment. If you are interested in participating in these programs, be sure to check the list of eligible countries and start the application process. This is a great opportunity for both employers and foreign workers to fill important roles and support various industries in the United States.

Each agency involved in the task force is committed to key actions aimed at improving the safety and security of all workers under the H-2B program and ensuring American workers are not disadvantaged when employers use the visa program. These actions include better protecting workers engaged in labor disputes, addressing exploitation during recruitment, sharing resources with workers to inform them of their rights, enhancing data sharing and participating in a new working group dedicated to H-2 workers’ rights.

The announcement is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s whole-of-government approach to ensuring our most vulnerable workers know their rights, are protected from abuse at the hands of their employers and can advocate for themselves at work.

“The H-2B program has been plagued by worker exploitation for too long,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “The Biden-Harris administration is committed to protecting H2-B workers from abuse and with this report, we’re taking a whole-of-government approach to protecting these vulnerable workers, which will also help ensure they are not used to undercut labor standards for domestic workers. We look forward to working with our sister agencies across the federal government to implement these recommendations and work towards better protecting every worker in America.”

The White House Taskforce report announces more than a dozen action items to be taken across the federal government to advance protections for H-2B and, in select cases, H-2A workers. Partnering with the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of Labor will:

1. Reduce workers’ vulnerability to exploitation from labor recruiters and employers by using enhanced information collection from other agencies, making it easier to prevent and enforce against exploitation by recruiters.
2. Empower workers by identifying and developing resources designed to provide workers with information about their rights under H-2 programs and disseminating information widely, including through MigrantWorker.gov and through additional task force agency channels.
3. Leverage existing data to increase transparency and reduce the vulnerability of H-2 workers through interagency data sharing, which will improve outreach and streamline responses to labor law violations.
4. Participate in a new interagency H-2 Worker Protection Working Group to guide the implementation of deliverables described in the task force report.
Read the interagency report and learn more about the H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce.

Agency Employment and Training Administration
Date October 19, 2023
Release Number 23-2256-NAT

• Properly filed Form I-765 for a renewal of your employment authorization and/or EAD before your current EAD expired, and
• Are otherwise eligible for a renewal, which means that:
  • Your renewal application is under a category that is eligible for an automatic extension (see the list of categories below); and
  • The Category on your current EAD matches the “Class Requested” listed on your Form I-797C Notice of Action, Receipt Notice. (Note: If you are a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiary or pending applicant, your EAD and this Notice must contain either the A12 or C19 category, but the categories do not need to match each other. In addition, for H-4, E, and L-2 dependent spouses, an unexpired Form I-94 indicating H-4, E, or L-2 nonimmigrant status (including E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S class of admission codes) must accompany Form I-797C when presenting proof of employment authorization to an employer for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, purposes).

Automatic Extension Time Period—Temporary Increase to up to 540 Days

Normally, DHS regulations provide for an automatic extension period of up to 180 days from the expiration date stated on the EAD. However, DHS has published a temporary final rule increasing the extension period. Effective May 4, 2022, DHS is temporarily increasing the extension period and providing up to 360 days of the additional automatic extension time, for a total of up to 540 days, to eligible renewal applicants. The automatic extension time is counted from the expiration date of the employment authorization and/or EAD. This temporary increase is available to eligible renewal applicants with pending applications if you filed your Form I-765 renewal application either:

• Before May 4, 2022, and your 180-day automatic extension has since expired;
• Before May 4, 2022, and your 180-day automatic extension has not yet expired; or
• Between May 4, 2022, and Oct. 26, 2023, inclusive of these dates.

If you file your Form I-765 renewal application after Oct. 26, 2023, the normal 180-day automatic extension period will apply.

Proof of an Automatic Extension

The automatic extension period, including the temporary increase to the extension period, is provided to certain renewal applicants to help prevent gaps in employment authorization and documentation.

If you file a Form I-765 renewal application on or after May 4, 2022, USCIS will send you a Form I-797C Notice of Action receipt notice that has information regarding the up to 540-day automatic extension. If you are eligible for the automatic extension, this receipt notice, together with your expired EAD (and your unexpired Form I-94, if you are an H-4, E, or L-2 dependent spouse, including E-1S, E-2S, E-3S, and L-2S class of admission codes) will serve as acceptable proof of employment authorization and/or EAD validity during the up to 540-day automatic extension period.

If you filed a Form I-765 renewal application before May 4, 2022, you should have received a Form I-797C Notice of Action receipt notice that describes the automatic extension period of up to 180 days. You will not receive a new I-797C receipt notice reflecting the increased employment authorization and/or EAD automatic extension period. However, Form I-797C receipt notices that refer to an up to 180-day automatic extension will still meet the regulatory requirements for completing Form I-9, including if your 180-day automatic extension expired prior to May 4, 2022.

For information about automatic extension of Employment Authorization, contact our office at 212-258-0713.