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Views From Poland on Limited US Visas

By Jon Greenberg on Thursday, April 8, 2004.

In Warsaw, Poland, Michal Kijewski (Mee-how Key-eff- ski) runs an agency that matches Poles who want to work in the U-S with companies that are hiring for the summer season. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg reached Mr. Key-eff-ski at his office. He says most of the people who come through his door are just out of college and are trying to figure what to do next.
(Reporting assistance provided by PRI's Global Resources Desk)

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Visa Clamp Down Worries NH Tourism Industry

By Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, April 8, 2004.

The New Hampshire tourism industry is concerned the fight against terrorism could spoil this year's summer season.

Not because visitors are afraid to travel.

It's that the federal government has enforced a cap on the number of visas issued to foreign workers.

Employment officials estimate the cap will result in 6-700 fewer workers than the industry needs.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein looks at why New Hampshire businesses are demanding foreign workers, when people are unemployed at home.

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