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How guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system | David J. Bier

Jan 14, 2020
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.
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