They include H-1B visas, widely used by major American and Indian technology company workers and their families, H-2B visas for nonagricultural seasonal workers, J-1 visas for cultural exchanges and L-1 visas for key employees of multinational corporations.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Ringo calling! If he wants you to sing, who could say no?
A bevy of stars, including Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Dave Grohl, Chris Stapleton, Lenny Kravitz and Jenny Lewis, are all on the chorus of Starr’s most recent song, ‘Here’s to the Nights.’
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prepare the popcorn: AMC opening more movie theaters
It was only in June that AMC cautioned it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Scientists in U.S. and Canada open new fronts to battle ‘murder hornets’
The battle to prevent the apex predators from establishing a foothold in North America is being fought mostly in Whatcom County, Washington, and the nearby Fraser Valley of British Columbia, where the hornets have been spotted in recent years.
Posted inNation & World
Biden and Harris to focus on shootings in visit to Georgia
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to meet with Asian American community leaders in Georgia in the wake of the deadly shootings at three Atlanta-area massage parlors
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: New broadcast agreements will be worth $10 billion per season
The league’s media revenue will increase 80%, including a deal with Amazon for exclusive rights to Thursday night games.
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Red Sox notebook: Casas gets lofty praise as he works back into form
Boston’s No. 1 prospect, Triston Casas, is expected to play for the Portland Sea Dogs this season.
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Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust president Tim Glidden to step down after 10 years
Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced recently that after a decade-long tenure, Tim Glidden will step down as the organization’s president at the end of 2021. Trust chairperson Tom Armstrong announced that the board of directors is embarking on a national search to identify Glidden’s successor. “Tim’s vision and expertise have been instrumental to an era […]
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NBA roundup: Health protocols will be relaxed for those with vaccinations
So far, only the New Orleans Pelicans have publicly acknowledged a team-wide vaccination effort.