Dec 12, 2023

Why it’s so hard to actually get U.S. visas and green cards

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Today, we examine what pathways look like for immigrants who want to work in the States and for the employers who want to hire them.

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Small business optimism ticked down in November

by Mitchell Hartman

Dec 12, 2023

The National Association of Independent Business's small business optimism index has been below its historical average for nearly two years.

While the labor shortage have been easing, it's still a persistent issue for small businesses.

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What it takes to work in America

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Dec 12, 2023

Pathways for highly educated immigrants or seasonal workers can be scarce, and for other jobs they're practically nonexistent.

"We are stuck with an inflexible system where we rely on Congress to change the caps and categories for immigration," said Julia Gelatt of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

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