A website with information for potential Jamaican H-2B visa applicants. Subjects include transportation, work hours, wage rates, and recruitment processes.
A screen capture of an online webpage from the official Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau website (mackinacisland.org). The article explains why international food has a prevalent presence on the island, primarily due to the large amount of international workers employed through the H-2B program.
A screenshot of a webpage for an Arts Midwest article. The article details the Mackinac Arts Council (MAC) and their work in platforming the Jamaican population on Mackinac Island and their culture; acknowledging that H-2B employees make up a large portion of the workforce on the island.
Table 4 shows the number of certified workers in each state. The table also includes the median wage for all H-2B workers and the labor force participation rate for each state. No. 14 is Michigan, with 3,395 Certified Workers. Table 5 lists the top 25 worksites, measured by the number of workers. Mackinac Island is No. 7, with 1,023 Certified Workers.
Information made available by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website for prospective H2-B visa holders regarding eligibility, processes, and other relevant topics for the visa application process.
A screen capture of an online news article from UpNorthLive 7&4 detailing the Mackinac Island Community Foundation's (MICF) work in supporting the victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.
Article written by a college student for an introduction to anthropology course. It discusses their experience working alongside H-2B employees over the summer.
