For Maine Businesses, New Work Permit Rules Create Uncertainty

PORTLAND, ME — Today, the Maine Chamber of Commerce, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) of Maine, WorkPermits.US and Luke’s Lobster spoke out about recent and upcoming federal changes to work authorization that could harm Maine’s workforce and economy…

Press Release, ILAP NewsGuest UserJanuary 12, 2026Work Permit, Economy, Employment

Business, legal experts offer advice to Maine employers navigating federal immigration changes

Executive Director Sue Roche explains the impact of changing immigration policies on employees and employers at an information session for businesses hosted by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce.

Press MentionsGuest UserFebruary 27, 2025Business, Enforcement, Economy

Tarlan Ahmadov appointed first Director of Maine Office of New Americans

Executive Director Sue Roche applauds the selection of Tarlan Ahmadov to head Maine’s new Office of New Americans and reiterates that ILAP looks forward to supporting its work.

Press MentionsGuest UserDecember 18, 2024Community Partners, State of Maine, Economy

The Golden Door: September 2018

Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.

The Golden Door, ILAP NewsGuest UserSeptember 19, 2018Asylum, Refugee, Family Separation, Due Process, Economy, Border, Voting

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