The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has made significant changes to the minimum wage policy associated with the H-2A visa program, which allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers during peak seasons. This modification, enacted on October 2, aims to reduce labor costs for farmers facing labor shortages, particularly in light of a tightening immigration policy under the Trump administration. While these changes are welcomed by many migrant workers who see them as an opportunity to find employment, they have sparked considerable backlash from labor unions and worker organizations who argue that the adjustments lead to lower wages for agricultural laborers and increased flexibility for employers to exploit labor.