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MTW’s comment on the Department of State proposed regulations regarding the Au Pair program (Public Notice 11121)

MTW Comment on DOL’s Proposed Rule “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employement in the US”

RE: Doc. No. ETA-2023-0003 Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States November 14, 2023 Dear Acting Secretary Su: Migration that Works writes in support of many of the changes in the Department of Labor’s proposed rule “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States.” The proposedContinue reading “MTW Comment on DOL’s Proposed Rule “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employement in the US””

MTW comment on DHS and DOJ’s proposed “Circumvention of Legal Pathways” rule

RE: Proposed Rule on Circumvention of Lawful Pathways, USCIS-2022-0016-00011 Dear Director Jaddou and Director Neal: Migration that Works submits the following comment to oppose the Department of Homeland Security’s and the Department of Justice’s proposed “Circumvention of Lawful Pathways” rule. Migration that Works is a coalition of labor, migration, civil rights, and anti-trafficking organizations and Continue reading “MTW comment on DHS and DOJ’s proposed “Circumvention of Legal Pathways” rule”

Migration that Works’ Response to the Updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

January 24, 2022 The Biden-Harris Administration has a crucial opportunity to marshal the federal government’s resources and deploy its agencies to more effectively combat human trafficking—a devastating problem that the pandemic has exacerbated. As we observe Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the time is now for a robust, worker-centered strategy to end human trafficking, and particularlyContinue reading “Migration that Works’ Response to the Updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking”

Open Letter to FIFA

When the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) unveiled the location of the 2026 World Cup, sports fans across North America naturally rejoiced. For the first time, the most-watched tournament in the world would be hosted by three countries: Mexico, the US and Canada. And this time, advocates had a reason to be enthusiastic, too—FIFAContinue reading “Open Letter to FIFA”

Statement on “The Biden Administration Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly, and Humane Immigration System” and “Collaborative Migration Management Strategy” report

Last week, the Biden Administration published its Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly, and Humane Immigration System and the “Collaborative Migration Management Strategy” report, both of which included plans to expand access to Central America for the current H-2A and H-2B temporary work visa programs. At the same time, the Administration announced that it will resumeContinue reading “Statement on “The Biden Administration Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly, and Humane Immigration System” and “Collaborative Migration Management Strategy” report”

Statement on President Biden’s Immigration Plan

January 22, 2021 Migration that Works applauds the Biden-Harris administration for its bold immigration plan that would grant a pathway to citizenship to millions of undocumented individuals, including DACA recipients, TPS holders, and immigrant farmworkers. We also celebrate the end of the Muslim travel ban and a commitment to advance racial equity signaled through DayContinue reading “Statement on President Biden’s Immigration Plan”

The Biden-Harris Administration Should Ensure Protections for Migrant Workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic worsens across the country and millions of families remain at home to keep safe, essential workers continue to risk their lives in every sector of the economy. Despite their sacrifice, workers on the front lines have often been denied basic protections. In one particularly stark example, Maribel and Reyna, two crawfishContinue reading “The Biden-Harris Administration Should Ensure Protections for Migrant Workers”

Our letter regarding the latest temporary rule changes to the H-2 programs

Last week, we wrote to the U.S. Department of State, Labor, and Homeland Security to express our concern regarding the implications of recent temporary rule changes to the H-2A and H-2B (“H-2”) visa programs. Although these rules intend to protect the U.S. food supply chain, we believe that – without clarification and modifications – theyContinue reading “Our letter regarding the latest temporary rule changes to the H-2 programs”

Migration that Works During Pandemics- Our Letter to Washington

As migrant worker communities continue to live through and face the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we write this letter seeking protections for the more than one and a half million workers who are employed in in the United States through a multitude of temporary visas. We urge and ask federal policymakers to consider workersContinue reading “Migration that Works During Pandemics- Our Letter to Washington”