Gerardo Serrano, a worker at Churchill Downs, illustrates the journey of many H-2B visa holders in the horse racing industry. After arriving in the U.S. on a temporary visa 12 years ago, he successfully transitioned to permanent residence, enabling his family to join him. The horse racing sector incentivizes workers through financial rewards, including a share of winning horse prizes. Recent regulatory changes facilitate the transition from temporary to permanent residency, allowing more workers to secure long-term opportunities in the U.S. for a competitive edge.
Serrano reflects on his immigration journey, stating, âThanks to God, we went through the visa process, legally, and then we were able to go into the next process.â
The horse racing industry offers workers financial incentives, noting that grooms can receive a portion of cash prizes from winning horses.
With regulatory changes allowing for easier transitions from temporary to permanent residency, more workers like Serrano can seek long-term opportunities in the U.S.
Employers in the horse racing industry are often willing to invest in skilled workers, seeing the financial benefits of having a competitive edge.
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