Society
From New York to Denver, US Cities Are Seeking Migrants for Jobs
- Programs let businesses hire asylum seekers with work permits
- Idea is to bolster local economies, pare government outlays
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Mark Berzins has a devil of a time finding enough kitchen staff for his 17 bars and restaurants in the Denver area.
The metropolis has an unemployment rate rate slightly below the national average and a highly educated populace that shies away from manual labor. While some employers might be able to lure foreign workers through the H1-B visa program, that isn’t an option for cooks and dishwashers.