Commentary
There is continuing concern that the current immigration crackdown could create shortages of workers in many industries in the United States. Labor shortages have long been an issue internationally, especially in countries in which birthrates have been low. Guest worker programs have frequently been used to fill these gaps, including in the United States on a limited basis. Such workers are most commonly found in seasonal industries such as agriculture and construction, but they are also prevalent in domestic work, hospitality, caregiving, and increasingly in high-skill IT jobs.
