David J. Bier: How guest worker visas could transform the US immigration system

The video discusses the challenges faced by Juan Carlos Rivera, a Honduran migrant, and his family due to gang violence and economic hardship. It highlights the harsh conditions at the US-Mexico border and argues for a humane immigration system. The success of the guest worker program for Mexicans is presented as a model that could be extended to Central Americans, offering legal work opportunities and reducing illegal crossings. The economic benefits for Central Americans working in the US are emphasized, advocating for new guest worker visas to provide a legal alternative to asylum.

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