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Monday, February 25, 2008
TWINS' LIRIANO GETS VISA
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano finally got a visa after dealing with the consequences of a drunk driving conviction in 2006. Liriano was able to enter after getting an assessment documenting that he does not abuse alcohol.
# posted by Greg Siskind @ 9:14 PM
Saturday, February 16, 2008
H-2B CRISIS HITS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES
The shortage of H-2B visas and the expiration of the returning worker provision last September are hurting racetracks, carnivals and circuses, according to The Politico.
# posted by Greg Siskind @ 10:42 AM
Friday, February 15, 2008
TWINS' LIRIANO FACES VISA TROUBLES
Minnesota Twins' pitcher Francisco Liriano is having problems getting his visa due to an arrest in 2006 for drunk driving. The arrest itself doesn't automatically trigger a bar on entering the US, but a consular officer can deny entry if the officer believes the applicant is a "habitual drunkard". New consular rules require a physician review when a person has an arrest for a DUI within the prior three years.
# posted by Greg Siskind @ 12:05 PM
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
H-2B CAP CAUSES CIRCUS TO CANCEL SEASON
USA Today reports that Circus Chimera has canceled its season because of a lack of visas needed to recruit workers who travel with the show to put up tents and do other jobs. According to the story: Circus Chimera canceled its season this year. James Judkins, owner of the no-animal circus, which performs mostly in the Southwest and West, had to lay off local, year-round employees because he couldn't get 50 visas for workers who perform, put up tents and do other jobs. They were 90% of his staff. Canceling his season will hurt other businesses, too, he says. "I'm not going to be buying circus posters from the printing company," he says. "I'm not going to be buying advertising in the newspaper."
# posted by Greg Siskind @ 5:34 PM
Friday, February 8, 2008
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