Why is this important
Uzbekistan is expanding cooperation with American employers, training centers, and international organizations in the field of labor migration. The focus is not only on finding new job opportunities, but also on preparing specialists to meet the demands of the U.S. labor market, including in healthcare, agriculture, and transportation. At the same time, the authorities are seeking to strengthen mechanisms for the legal protection of citizens working abroad and to build a more organized employment system through official programs and visa channels.
What happened
- The International Migration Review Forum was held in New York, during which the Uzbek delegation held negotiations with international organizations, educational institutions, and U.S. employers.
- The delegation included representatives of the Migration Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States.
- Following the meetings, the parties agreed to develop specialist training programs, expand seasonal employment, and cooperate on employing Uzbek citizens in the American labor market.
- Separately, discussions with Ugochi Daniels, Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration, focused on protecting the rights of labor migrants and organizational matters related to the International Migration Forum planned to be held in Tashkent.
Numbers and facts
- Agreements were reached with Logan University on cooperation in targeted training of medical workers for the U.S. labor market, the launch of joint educational programs, and the development of human resources capacity.
- Representatives of Missouri Trucking School discussed mechanisms for training and employing truck drivers through a special 160-hour program in accordance with American standards.
- The U.S. Agricultural Employers Council and the Migration Agency reviewed issues related to organizing a labor forum involving employers, as well as expanding seasonal employment programs.
- Agreements were reached with the recruiting organization Head Honchos on processing H-2A visas, promoting Uzbekistan’s workforce potential in the U.S. agricultural sector, and launching preparatory programs lasting 8–10 weeks.
- Negotiations with the law firm Ballon Stoll covered opportunities for employing Uzbek citizens under O, H-2A, H-2B, H-1B, and E visas, as well as strengthening legal protection mechanisms for labor migrants in the United States.
Context
- For citizens of Uzbekistan, this may expand the number of official employment and education channels for entering the U.S. market.
- Employers and educational organizations are gaining opportunities to train specialists according to the specific requirements of American programs and industries.
- At the same time, the Uzbek authorities are focusing on a more organized migration model with an emphasis on legal employment, workforce qualifications, and support for citizens abroad.
