农业部放宽了H-2A签证规则,以降低农民的成本,但对及时招聘工人仍感到关切。 USDA eases H-2A visa rules to reduce costs for farmers, but concerns remain about timely worker recruitment.

农业部正在放宽H-2A签证方案的规则,取消强制性的年工资涨幅和亲自续签签证,以降低农民的成本。 The USDA is easing rules for the H-2A visa program, eliminating mandatory annual wage hikes and in-person visa renewals to cut costs for farmers. 改革的目的是减轻农业雇主的负担,因为预计今年农业雇主的劳动开支将超过540亿美元,而农业雇主将面临不断增加的劳动开支。 The changes aim to ease burdens on agricultural employers, who face rising labor expenses projected at over $54 billion this year. 虽然堪萨斯州史蒂夫·鲍林(Steve Bowlin)等农民欢迎救济, 但他们担心调整可能赶不上下一季保障工人安全。 While farmers like Steve Bowlin in Kansas welcome the relief, they worry the adjustments may not arrive in time to secure workers for next season. 来自墨西哥的移徙工人,如Ivan和Victor说,他们珍惜养家糊口的机会,并与雇主建立了密切的联系。 Migrant workers from Mexico, such as Ivan and Victor, say they value the opportunity to support their families and have formed close bonds with employers. 美国农业部秘书布鲁克·罗林斯(Brooke Rollins)称这一举动是向前迈出的一步,但强调长期改革需要国会采取行动。 USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins called the move a step forward but stressed long-term reform requires congressional action.