An Examination of Guest Worker Immigration Reform Policies in the United States

Authors

Merav Lichtenstein, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the history and challenges of guest worker programs in the United States, emphasizing the need for reforms that balance border security with humane and practical solutions. It critiques current visa systems for their inflexibility and exploitation risks, advocating for pathways to permanent residency and family reunification to address the growing undocumented population effectively.

Disciplines

Civil Rights and Discrimination | Immigration Law | Labor and Employment Law | Law | Legislation

Recommended Citation

Merav Lichtenstein, An Examination of Guest Worker Immigration Reform Policies in the United States, 5 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 689 (2007).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol5/iss3/7