Overview

• The Office of Immigration Policy is now operational to cut red tape on temporary visa approvals for agricultural and hospitality employers.
• Under the program, migrant workers must complete visa processing in their home countries and receive no path to U.S. residency or citizenship.
• The initiative responds to industry warnings that recent deportation efforts have left farms short of pickers and hotels without cleaning staff.
• Immigration hardliners including Stephen Miller and restrictionist Mark Krikorian argue the carve-out functions as a de facto amnesty despite official denials.
• Farmers and hoteliers are awaiting detailed guidance on application steps and timelines as senior officials continue to debate the policy’s scope.