The Careworker Visa Act of 2026 addresses the urgent shortage of qualified careworkers in the United States by establishing a new visa program specifically for this sector. As the demand for childcare, eldercare, and support for individuals with disabilities grows due to an aging population, this legislation aims to create a legal pathway for foreign workers to fill these essential roles. The Act introduces a W nonimmigrant visa category for careworkers, allowing foreign individuals to work temporarily in the U.S.