
On Sunday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that she would be resigning from her position as DHS Secretary. According to the Seasonal Employment Alliance, Nielsen's resignation should not impact the Administrations decision to release an additional 30,000 H-2B visas. The decision to release the visas was made in coordination with Nielsen and senior White House officials and not solely the decision of Nielsen.
As of today, an official announcement outlining the filing instructions and a timeframe for the additional 30,000 H-2B visas has yet to be announced.
H-2B Rally Took Place Tuesday, April 9 in Washington DC
The SEA organized a #saveH2b rally on the steps of the capitol building in Washington DC to show support for the H-2B program and encourage congress to pass permanent cap relief. Attendance was strong with hundreds of seasonal business owners and supporters including ten members of congress including:
- Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19)
- Rep Andy Harris (MD-1)
- Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-2)
- Rep. Billy Long (MO-7)
- Rep. Denver Riggleman (VA-5)
- Rep. Doug Collins (GA-9)
- Rep. Jack Bergman (MI-1)
- Rep. Lee Zeldin (NY-1)
- Rep. Ben Cline (VA-6)
- Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-6)

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12/12/2019
Land Ahoy for Pirates at LEGOLAND -
12/10/2019
Shiny Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City -
12/5/2019
Farewell to the Vortex at Kings Island -
12/3/2019
Waterpark Splashing Down Soon at Mall of America -
11/26/2019
IAAPA Expo 2019 Wrap Up: Rides-4U Reports Brisk Sales; Mondial Introduces New Ride Concepts -
11/22/2019
Zamperla Showcases new "Tweener Ride", Nebulaz at IAAPA Expo -
11/21/2019
KMG Showcases New Crazy Surf Ride at IAAPA Expo -
11/20/2019
Galaxy Amusement Sales Stays on Top of the Competition
Carnival & Fair News
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12/11/2019
York State Fair Looks Ahead to 2020 with New Dates, New Name, & Strates on the midway -
12/10/2019
Behind the Scenes of the Annual Showmen's League of America Christmas Party -
12/9/2019
South Carolina Celebrates Sesquicentennial With Innovative Marketing, a VIP Midway and a NAME Debut -
12/7/2019
Western Idaho Fair Features Concerts and Fun in 2019 -
12/6/2019
Missouri State Fair Boosts Struggling Ag Industry -
12/5/2019
IAFE Convention Comes to a Close; Marla Calico weighs in on the 2019 show and future -
12/4/2019
ARM & Rides 4-U Report Good Turn Out at SLA Exhibitors Lounge; KY State Fair to Sign New Carnival -
12/3/2019
2019 IAFE & SLA Trade Shows Kick off in San Antonio