Visa Workers Are Departing…Is Your Hotel Prepared?

Visa Workers Are Departing…Is Your Hotel Prepared?

The hospitality industry has long relied on the contributions of visa participants for seasonal, trainee, and intern positions. They fill roles in housekeeping, food & beverage, front desk, recreation, and more — often during peak periods — helping hotels deliver guest-experience standards while keeping staffing costs manageable.

In a sudden policy shift, the U.S. has imposed a $100,000 one-time fee on all new H-1B visa petitions filed after September 21, 2025, while overhauling the lottery system to prioritize higher-wage, highly skilled roles.

As visas for J1s and H2Bs are ending for the season and workers are getting ready to leave, Hospitality Staffing Solutions (HSS) is a hospitality staffing leader, ready to step in to fill your needs.  HSS has qualified workers ready to help support your hotels!

Ways HSS Can Help Hotels Prepare & Bridge Gaps

• Supplementing Seasonal Staff: As visa worker numbers drop (or become less predictable), hotels can contract with HSS to supply temporary or seasonal workforce for the critical months.
• Specialization: Because HSS focuses specifically on hospitality, we understand the unique needs (housekeeping, stewarding, banquet staff, etc.). That tends to make staffing more accurate with faster turnaround.
• Flexible Labor Models: Specializing in housekeeping, stewarding and food & beverage, the partnership can be more cost efficient and has flexible options of temporary staff, task force, outsourcing and others.
• Reducing Risk & Lead Time: HSS already manages a strong pipeline of recruiting, certification, compliance, scheduling etc., and has done so for over 35 years, so properties using Hospitality Staffing Solutions can expect a dependable partner.

Practical Steps for Hotels to Start Working with HSS

To get ahead, hotels should:

• Reach out to HSS early to discuss staffing forecasts: how many workers you’ll need, for which roles, and when.
• Build into budgets and contracts contingencies for short notice staffing.
• Clarify quality standards, orientation/training, and ensure consistency with your brand’s expectations.

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