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One US visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
The H-2A visa program for seasonal agricultural labor is expanding rapidly, with usage rising over 500% since 2012. Farmers and agricultural groups advocate for further expansion to address labor shortages amid immigration enforcement, while labor organizations and conservatives criticize the program for potential abuses and reliance on foreign workers.
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