25% of all agricultural workers are immigrants residents without work authorization while a higher percent of fruits and vegetable harvesting (closer to 40%) is done by unauthorized workers.
The H-2A (temporary agricultural visa) is undergoing significant changes – which will simplifiy the application process (throught USCIS) and allow for lower wages (via the Department of Labor).
This article outlines those changes to the H-2A process and wages.
This statement, released by the United Farm Workers, condemns the wage reduction.
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