work permit
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"How quickly can I get immigrants and refugees to the stage where they can obtain a work permit and a residence permit? In Germany, that still takes far too long," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 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
If he had applied to obtain a new work permit before the return of the documents, he might have been waiting for months before that permit would be issued, if at all.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
Shortly after his arrival he requested asylum, and the U.S. granted Mr. Guan a legal work permit in 2022 while his asylum claim was pending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Pesza, who had been able to get a job at an electrical company, now had her own work permit.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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