Cape, Islands, and Berkshires Could Go Without J-1 Visa Foreign-Worker Program This Summer

This summer, businesses on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and in western Massachusetts could be without some of their foreign help.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of State announced that it would be suspending cultural exchange visa programs, including the J-1 visa, for 60 days. Initially, the ban is set to last until May 12. Then, the department plans to review the program every 30 days thereafter to see if it is safe to continue it amid the coronavirus pandemic.