New Visa Proposal Would Let States Bring in Migrant Workers
Summary
Two U.S. senators introduced a bill to create a new visa program that lets states sponsor temporary foreign workers to fill local job shortages. The federal government would still control security checks and immigration rules, while states would decide on their workforce needs and manage the workers they sponsor.Key Facts
- Senators John Curtis (Utah, Republican) and Mark Kelly (Arizona, Democrat) introduced the State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026.
- The program allows states to request visas for foreign workers to address labor shortages in their local economies.
- States must approve participation through their legislatures before joining the program.
- The federal government keeps control over visa approvals, background checks, and immigration enforcement.
- Visa holders must generally live and work in the sponsoring state but may move among states if agreements exist.
- Visas can last up to three years and can be renewed if conditions are met.
- States must ensure that sponsored workers do not replace U.S. workers and comply with labor and tax laws.
- If a state has many visa violations, it faces fines and a cut in future visa numbers.
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