尽管政策有所改变,落基山脉滑雪胜地预计将有8 000名J-1签证工人填补季节性工作,使工作人员人数与去年持平。 Rocky Mountain ski resorts expect to fill seasonal jobs with 8,000 J-1 visa workers despite policy changes, maintaining staffing levels similar to last year.

洛基山地区的滑雪度假胜地仍相信他们会透过J-1签证计划确保足够的季节性员工, Ski resorts in the Rocky Mountain region remain confident they’ll secure enough seasonal staff via the J-1 visa program despite earlier concerns over U.S. visa policy changes, including a spring 2025 pause on interviews and new social media disclosure rules. 工业领导人报告说,招聘工作正在按部就班进行,由于南美洲和中美洲学生的强烈兴趣,预计今年冬季将有8 000多名J-1工人,这与去年相似。 Industry leaders report hiring is on track, with over 8,000 J-1 workers expected this winter—similar to last year—driven by strong interest from students in South and Central America. 虽然由于农村地区当地劳动力有限，去年约有 3,400 个滑雪工作岗位空缺，但陶斯滑雪谷等一些度假村通过提高工资和交通来减少对该计划的依赖。 While about 3,400 ski jobs went unfilled last year due to limited local labor in rural areas, some resorts like Taos Ski Valley have reduced reliance on the program by improving wages and transportation. 科罗拉多州的滑雪业表示, 人员需求将有可能得到满足, 不过如果国务院面临预算削减, Colorado’s ski industry says staffing needs will likely be met, though future delays remain a concern if the State Department faces budget cuts. J-1方案在维持农村山区经济方面的作用继续得到两党支持。 The J-1 program continues to enjoy bipartisan support for its role in sustaining rural mountain economies.