work permit
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District Judge John McConnell said the restrictions on processing of asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The forum featured Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, who testified that he had been forced to fire a police officer because their work permit renewal was not processed on time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Rodriguez, who has lived in the United States for about five years, has a valid work permit and has been pursuing legal residency through her marriage to a U.S. citizen.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Mr. Lu reports that ICE didn’t recognize Guan Heng’s work permit and pursuit of asylum because he entered the U.S. illegally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
He knew the fragile work permit was no guarantee of safety during the roundups.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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