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Local businesses warn committee of possible J‑1 and H‑2B visa scrutiny affecting seasonal workforce
3507402 · April 21, 2025
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Summary
A chamber representative told the committee that recent guidance requiring consulates to review visa applicants' social media has led to at least two revoked J‑1 visas among local partners and could reduce the seasonal workforce Warren County relies on.
During public comment at the April 21 meeting, Gina Mansur of the Lake Zurich Regional Chamber of Commerce and CBB told the occupancy-tax committee that recent consular guidance has led to visa scrutiny that may affect seasonal workers who support Warren County's hospitality sector.
Mansur said the State…
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