A group of 77 Salvadorans will soon travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to work in landscaping and gardening as part of the Labor Mobility Program, a government initiative that facilitates temporary employment opportunities in the United States. This effort, led by the administration of President Nayib Bukele through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is carried out in coordination with the U.S. government.

This new group is part of a broader movement that has seen more than 850 Salvadorans travel to different U.S. states in the first months of the year. Workers have been placed in various industries, including agriculture, construction, hospitality, security, dishwashing, laundry, and fishing. The program allows them to work for a period of approximately six to eight months.

Before their departure, the workers participated in a Preventive Protection Workshop for H-2 Workers, where they were informed about their labor rights, responsibilities, and commitments during their employment. In addition, they received their passports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensuring a secure and legal employment process. Salvadoran consular offices in the U.S. will provide ongoing support to the workers during their stay.

The program also offers a dedicated communication channel known as the Temporary Worker Assistance Line, designed to provide information and support to beneficiaries. Workers have expressed their appreciation for the transparency and guidance provided throughout the process.

“The government is doing an excellent job. This program allows us to grow, not just for ourselves, but for our families and communities,” said Ernesto Mendoza, one of the workers set to travel for a landscaping job.

Another beneficiary, Erik López, highlighted the program’s reliability, stating, “This is a very transparent and trustworthy program. They guide us every step of the way, explaining the necessary documents and offering continuous support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs team.”

With the Labor Mobility Program expanding opportunities abroad, the Salvadoran government aims to provide its citizens with safe, orderly, and legal work experiences, benefiting both workers and their families back home.