CRS

Congressional Research Service. A "think tank" that provides reports to members of Congress on a variety of topics relevant to current political events.

CRS Report On Policy Considerations Related to Guest Worker Program

At present, the United States has two main programs for temporarily importing low-skilled workers, sometimes referred to as guest workers. Agricultural guest workers enter through the H-2A visa program, and other guest workers enter through the H-2B visa program. Employers interested in importing workers under either program must first apply to the U.S. Department of Labor for a certification that U.S.