Federal immigration policy may be worsening Wisconsin’s caregiver shortage, leaders say

By: Astrid Code

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 1,791

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch.

Americans are getting older. In 2025, nearly 19% of the U.S. population was over 65, and the majority of them will need long-term care.

Some home health agencies and nursing homes in Wisconsin have had to give up on plans started years ago to hire overseas workers after President Donald Trump’s administration suspended nearly all refugee programs. The administration also terminated Temporary Protected Status for …

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