NPR
One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Republicans on Capitol Hill have begun discussions about expanding the H-2A visa program for agricultural workers. The program allows U.S. farms to temporarily employ foreign laborers when domestic workers are unavailable. Details about specific legislative proposals or timeline for changes were not provided.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/g-s1-132915/congress-agriculture-h2a-visa-program