How guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system | David J. Bier
Jan 14, 2020
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David J. Bier, a policy analyst with deep roots in immigration policy, explores the transformative potential of guest worker visas for the U.S. immigration system. He highlights historical successes and advocates for expanding the program to help Central Americans facing violence and economic struggles. Through compelling personal stories, he contrasts the dangers of illegal immigration with the safety of legal avenues. Bier emphasizes how these visas could address U.S. labor shortages while creating a more humane approach to immigration.
The United States can create a more humane immigration system; in fact, it’s been done before, says policy analyst David J. Bier. Pointing to the historical success of the US guest worker program, which allows foreign workers to legally enter and work in the country, Bier shows why expanding the program to Central Americans could alleviate the border crisis and provide new opportunities for immigrants.