NEW DIRECTIONS OF COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES IN THE FIELD OF MIGRATION
2026-05-12 18:05:00 / News
🌍 A delegation consisting of representatives of the Migration Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United States held meetings with international partners within the framework of the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) held in New York City.
At the opening of the forum, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and IOM Director General Amy Pope outlined the main directions of global migration policy.
🏛 Head of the Migration Agency Behzod Musayev provided information on the reforms being implemented in Uzbekistan in the field of migration, the system of professional and language training, and the results of international cooperation.
He also noted in his speech that migration should be viewed not only as an economic necessity, but also as an investment in human capital.
Issues related to ensuring the rights of citizens working abroad, as well as organizational matters concerning the International Migration Forum to be held in Tashkent, were discussed with IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels.
🤝 KEY AGREEMENTS AND AREAS OF COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES
🏥 A cooperation agreement was signed with Logan University (medical university) on targeted training of medical personnel for the U.S. labor market, launching joint educational programs, and developing human resources.
🚛 Representatives of Missouri Trucking School discussed mechanisms for training and employment of truck drivers based on U.S. standards through a special 160-hour training program.
🌾 The Migration Agency and NCAE (National Council of Agricultural Employers) discussed organizing a labor forum with employers’ participation and expanding seasonal employment programs.
🧑🌾 An agreement was reached with Head Honchos (seasonal work recruitment organization) on facilitating H-2A visa processing, promoting Uzbekistan’s agricultural workforce potential in the United States, and launching 8–10 week preparatory programs.
⚖️ Discussions were held with the law firm Ballon Stoll regarding employment opportunities in the United States through O, H-2A, H-2B, H-1B, and E visas, as well as strengthening legal protection mechanisms for Uzbek citizens working in the country.