EB3.Work: 82% of Small Businesses Hiring in August Found Few or No Qualified Applicants
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 14, 2026
New NFIB data for August 2026 show 82% of small businesses actively hiring found few or no qualified applicants, with 35% reporting unfilled openings—11 points above the historical average. BLS data for July 2026 recorded 7.3 million job openings nationally, including significant gaps in manufacturing, construction, and food services. EB3.Work, an employer immigration support platform, published guidance framing EB-3 visa sponsorship as a long-term workforce planning tool for employers facing persistent vacancies in entry-level and operational roles. The press release doubles as a market signal for staffing agencies serving industries with chronic skilled-worker shortages.
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