On November 14th, the Administration proposed a new rule that would make asylum seekers wait longer to apply for a work permit. The rule would also prevent some asylum seekers from getting a work permit at all until their asylum cases are approved. This proposed rule is not yet the law. The public has 60 days to submit comments, with a deadline of January 13, 2019.
Read MoreTPS holders from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal, and Sudan have automatic work authorization through January 4, 2021. If you re-registered for TPS from one of those countries during the last registration period, you have automatic work authorization through January 4, 2021.
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Click here to view ILAP's 2019 Fall Newsletter.
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ILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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ILAP regularly serves as a source of accurate information for the media, and is trusted by the general public for our expertise.
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Here is an update on recent state and federal activities impacting the lives of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Maine.
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Since June, an outpouring of community support has made it possible for ILAP to implement a rapid response to meet the urgent legal needs of asylum seekers from the southern border, including the 400+ individuals who were temporarily housed at the Portland Expo Center and other local shelters this summer. We're proud to share this update on the work you've made possible. Thank you.
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