According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of unfilled job openings increased by over three million in the last year. The construction industry has been particularly hard hit by labor shortages, causing many employers to turn to alternative hiring sources.
The US’ borders will open to authorized travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on November 8, according to an announcement from the White House, marking the first time international travelers will be allowed to enter the US for non-essential travel since March 2020.