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
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
Citizenship and Immigration Services would halt the acceptance of work permit applications when average processing times at the agency exceed 180 days.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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
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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