H-2B Foreign Visa Workers in the U.S.

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Republicans and Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee are working together to increase the number of H-2B foreign visa workers allowed in the U.S. for blue-collar jobs, despite concerns about abuse and exploitation in the program. The move comes as data shows most job growth under President Biden has gone to migrants rather than native-born Americans.

Key Points

  • Bipartisan effort to increase H-2B visa worker numbers
  • Concerns raised about labor trafficking and exploitation in the program
  • Data shows most job growth under President Biden has gone to migrants

Pros

  • Helps meet labor demands in industries like construction and landscaping
  • Supports businesses in filling job vacancies

Cons

  • Program is often used as a low-wage scheme by businesses
  • Reports of abuse and exploitation of H-2B visa workers