The impact of the pandemic on local production

Due to recent changes in immigration policies and work permits in the US, local production has declined considerably in recent weeks.

This trend will remain the same until the current administration allows foreign workers to enter the country again.

Why are foreigners so important for local production?

Figures from several studies conducted in recent years show that the US workforce is made up primarily of immigrants or skilled foreign workers.

They normally work in areas related to:

• Construction.
• Production.
• Transportation.
• Manufacturing.
• Food processing.
• Supply to local markets.

In addition to that, many local companies request thousands of foreign workers annually to assist specialized areas such as:

• International Business.
• Investments.
• Research in mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
• Medical research.
• Professional health personnel.

Some of the many reasons why local companies choose to request foreign workers are:

• Because there are not enough local workers trained for the specific role.
• It may also be because the foreign worker demonstrates all the necessary skills to apply for the job position.
• Because the local company might need hundreds of employees for the same role and there is not enough trained local population to supply the market’s needs.

Thus, the help of foreign workers has contributed considerably to the socio-economic development of the country for decades.

In fact, a study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research in 2016, showed that foreign workforce equals 5% of the US employment.

They contribute 3% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product annually and removing this income could generate an economic downturn of $ 5 billion over the next 10 years.

This is a risk that the US cannot take in the midst of the crisis caused by the Coronavirus.

Foreign aid to overcome the current situation

According to the opinion of several experts around the country, the US needs to bring more specialized foreign workers to overcome the current economic crisis.

This opinion comes from the fact that immigrant communities are known for their entrepreneurial spirit.

They constantly create small and medium-sized businesses, boosting the country’s economy and offering more job positions for local citizens.

In addition to that, they help local markets and are indispensable in the country’s food supply chain.

Therefore, the foreign workforce could be essential to overcome the current crisis.

Some options for foreign workers

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced certain benefits for foreign workers holding the H-2B Visa.

Therefore, if you are a holder of this legal work permit and are currently residing in the US, you can use the resources offered by USCIS.

On the other hand, if you are a local employer, you also have the possibility of hiring foreign workers during the pandemic.

For more information about the benefits offered by USCIS, please click here.

Foreign workers who want to come to the US

The USCIS offices reopen on June 04, 2020, after closing for more than two months.

This means that the on-site services will be reactivated and possibly the work permits will also come into operation very soon.

In addition to that, the local employer can seek specialized help to organize a solid petition to present to the USCIS.

If you need more information regarding Business Immigration, please click here.

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