South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Migrant Labor and Visa Programs for Farmers

Addressing Farmer Concerns on Migrant Labor

• 🎯 Farmers who rely on migrant workers to harvest crops are encouraged to utilize existing visa programs.
• 💡 The H2A visa program, under the purview of the Secretary, has no limit on the number of visas that can be issued.
• 🤝 The administration aims to streamline the application process for these visas to be more responsive to farmers' workforce needs.

Immigration Policy and Enforcement

• 🚫 There will be no amnesty under the current administration for individuals residing in the country illegally.
• ✅ The focus is on encouraging individuals to "do it the right way" and enter the country legally.
• 🛠️ Efforts are underway to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and speed up the processing of applications for legal immigration pathways.