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Where Undocumented Immigrants Work

SearchRank — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:49:35 +0000

According to an October report by the American Immigration Council, U.S. industries such as construction and agriculture heavily rely on undocumented labor, with 13–14% of their workforce composed of individuals who entered the country illegally. In hospitality, the figure is about 7.1%.

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Making it in America: Foreign-Born Business Owners Driving Nation’s Growth

Alice Vacek Aranda — Fri, 08 May 2020 20:44:35 +0000

Today, nearly 1 in 5 small business owners in America is foreign-born. Entrepreneurs in immigrant populations are starting new businesses in record numbers and spuring growth in the American economy. In this article, accompanied with an infographic, we take a look at where they are finding success.

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What Are the Advantages & Requirements of an E-2 Visa

Alice Vacek Aranda — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:13:51 +0000

With the booming U.S. economy, many foreign investors are seeking to start a business in the United States or buy existing one. In this article we highlight the advantages and requirements of the E-2 visa.

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Similarities and Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Religious Workers

Alice Vacek Aranda — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:43:15 +0000

There are two ways to come to the United States as a religious worker. One can first apply for a temporary visa, and when that visa has expired, transfer to a permanent immigrant visa that, at the end of the process, will result in permanent residency with a green card. The other way is to apply for the permanent immigrant visa directly.

Reversal of Fortune: H-2B Visas vs H-1B Visas

Alice Vacek Aranda — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:27:12 +0000

H-2B visas, which allow skilled and unskilled workers to temporarily work in the United States, were previously considered by many as the “step-child” in the employment immigration scheme. They are a specialized area that many immigration attorneys avoided. The primary focus was on the H-1B worker, who had either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Now, under the Trump administration, the tables have turned.

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What if Employment-Based Visa is Lost or Stolen?

Alice Vacek Aranda — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 19:19:39 +0000

Employment-based visas were our topic last week. In this article, we will expand on that post to help people in Arizona learn what to do if your Employment-Based Visa is lost or stolen. If you or a loved one are in the United States on an employment-based visa, you can probably understand the horrible anxiety and fear that might come over a person who loses that visa, especially when you consider how dire the consequences can be if you don't have your documentation when you need it.

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What are Employment-Based Immigrant Visas?

Alice Vacek Aranda — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 19:17:51 +0000

Coming to work in the United States on an employment-based immigrant visa is one way that some people choose to enter the country. For people who have skills that are valuable to the workforce, this is sometimes a viable option. These visas are made available each year. From the beginning of October through the end of September, around 140,000 of these visas are made available. Anyone who is interested in these visas might like to get some answers to basic questions.

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Businesses Want More Immigrants to Legally Work in the U.S.

Alice Vacek Aranda — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:12:13 +0000

The Arizona Farm Bureau has joined numerous other organizations and businesses in the United States to advocate for immigration reform. The group of organizations and businesses is actively lobbying that Congress make sweeping reforms that will help immigrants have an easier time gaining the necessary permits to work in the U.S. The advocacy group wants visa reform to help undocumented residents obtain legal status, according to a spokesperson for the Arizona Farm Bureau.

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Priests Head to Arizona Border to Advocate Immigration Reform

Alice Vacek Aranda — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:17:34 +0000

Immigration reform has been a hot topic among many in recent years, including among the clergy. Recently, a group of Catholic leaders converged upon the Arizona-Mexico border near Nogales to push for immigration overhaul; an issue they say is not political or economic, but moral.

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Tech Companies Take New Approach to Securing Work Visas

Alice Vacek Aranda — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:24:49 +0000

Today, operations for nearly every business in the U.S. involves computer processes of some kind. Companies need internal computer applications to operate efficiently. And to thrive in today's world, many also need a Web presence in order to connect with potential clients. To make all of these things happen -- and ensure they function properly -- companies need coders.

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