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Articles by John Dorer

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Immigration

Shutdown Lessons for Roofers: Why Immigration Gridlock Still Threatens Your 2026 Project Schedule

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December 1, 2025
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The federal shutdown may be over, but its freeze on the PERM labor certification process is still disrupting roofing contractors’ hiring timelines. Here’s what contractors need to know and how to prepare before the next shutdown.


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Qué podría significar la Ley Dignity Act de 2025 para la mano de obra en la industria de la techumbre

La Ley no resolverá la escasez de mano de obra de la noche a la mañana, pero podría proporcionar estabilidad
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August 25, 2025
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La Dignity Act no solucionaría todos los desafíos laborales que enfrentan las empresas de techos en la actualidad, pero proporcionaría el marco para un estatus legal sin amnistía y agilizaría el proceso de la green card. John Dorer, director ejecutivo de EB-3, desglosa lo que hay que saber sobre la legislación.


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Legislation Analysis

What the Dignity Act of 2025 Could Mean for the Roofing Industry’s Workforce

The Act won't solve shortages overnight but could provide stability
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August 14, 2025
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The Dignity Act would not fix every labor challenge facing roofing companies today, but it would provide the framework for legal status without amnesty and speed up the green card process. EB-3 CEO John Dorer breaks down what to know about the legislation.


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