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The Election’s Afterglow; Obama on Immigration
November 14, 2008
Volume 6, Number 35
Dear Friends,
The afterglow of the Obama Presidential victory seems to continue filtering down from around the world. Here in the US though, it is not as one of my South American friends thought – Obama is not viewed in the US as the new Martin Luther King. On the contrary, Obama won because he appealed to all Americans of all racial backgrounds. Listening to my friends from Jamaica and Japan and Poland and Brazil and India, it seems he appeals internationally as well. From each of those countries I heard the same comment: “Congratulations on Obama.”
Obama on Immigration
How will the Obama victory affect international visas for foreigners interested in coming to the US for work experience? While it is hard to say exactly, one thing for sure is that the economy of the US is not great right now. Because of this it would be difficult for anyone in the government to justify additional visas for foreigners wanting to work in the US. But Obama does encourage international exchange so the J program should continue to thrive.
Another of our host companies from the New Jersey area is looking for applicants with Food and Beverage as well as Culinary experience for the coming Spring and Summer season.