Careworker Visa Act of 2026

Congress finds the following:

(1) The United States faces a substantial and growing shortage of qualified careworkers to provide childcare, eldercare, and in-home care for individuals with disabilities.

(2) As the U.S. population ages, demand for eldercare and in-home support services is projected to increase significantly, outpacing the current domestic labor supply.

(3) Access to reliable childcare and eldercare enables other American workers to remain in the workforce, supporting economic growth and productivity.

(4) Careworkers have often worked in informal economies with exposure to poor work conditions and pay.

(5) Establishing a dedicated careworker visa classification will formalize these employment relationships, ensure wage protections for domestic workers, and provide a reliable and accountable pathway for employers to obtain qualified care.