Democrats in New York are pleading with President Biden to provide work permits to newly arrived immigrants as they enter the country. Numerous migrants are being brought to “blue” cities like Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. as a result of the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived since the termination of Title 42. Quick access to work permits could aid these immigrants in settling in and making a contribution to society.
The 13 Democratic members of the New York congressional delegation wrote President Biden on May 12: “We write to urge the administration to ease the unnecessary delays in granting work authorizations to asylum seekers.” The letter urged Biden to do away with the 150-day waiting period for freshly arrived immigrants to seek for work permits.
“Allowing earlier access to work permits would decrease the pressure on NGOs and other community groups and provide asylum seekers with the opportunity to live more independent lives and find legal representation for their asylum claims,” the letter, which was signed U.S. Reps. Hakeem Jeffries, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jerry Nadler, as well as Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, among others. “Asylum-seekers help create jobs, boost innovation, and increase economic growth.”
A letter asking for further federal assistance to deal with the latest flow of migrants has been sent in response to calls from Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A startling 60,000 migrants have reportedly arrived in New York City since August, according to the New York Post. Action must be taken right away, and all governmental levels must work together.
President Biden has been encouraged to declare a state of emergency to address the current problem by freshman U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY). The Biden administration and FEMA rebuffed his repeated appeals for further assistance to avert the situation. Lawler highlights the pressing necessity for action to solve the issue in light of this.
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On Wednesday, President Biden visited the Hudson Valley and spoke with Hochul and Lawler among other public officials. He hasn’t yet announced anything, though, about perhaps easing the rules for immigrants applying for work visas.
