H-2A Visa Program Phase-Out

Department of Labor / Employment and Training Administration

Cap and gradually eliminate the H-2A agricultural worker visa program over 10-20 years

"Congress should immediately cap this program at its current levels and establish a schedule for its gradual and predictable phasedown over the subsequent 10 to 20 years" – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

URGENT

Would dramatically impact agricultural labor market and food production costs

Status
Planned

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