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Puerto Rico government to go to New York in search of immigrants with work permits

But Governor Pedro Pierluisi reiterated that there is no “receptivity” to granting special visas for the island’s reconstruction process

February 23, 2024 - 10:25 AM

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El Puerto Rico Construction & Infrastructure Cluster recalcó que no recomienda importar mano de obra de países vecinos.

Since the federal government has closed the door on the possibility of granting special visas for the reconstruction process in Puerto Rico, this is the alternative that the Puerto Rican government is considering to identify immigrants. (Archivo)

By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington, D.C. - Faced with the need for workers, the Pedro Pierluisi administration is working with New York State officials on an initiative that would allow local contractors to go to New York to look for immigrants who already have work permits and are interested in joining Puerto Rico´s reconstruction process.