Faster Work Permits for Asylum Seekers and Major Funding for Support
This bill drastically reduces the waiting period for asylum seekers to obtain work authorization to just 30 days, aiming for faster integration into the workforce. It also authorizes $12 billion in federal funding: $2 billion to hire staff to clear the asylum case backlog and $10 billion for local governments and non-profits to provide essential support services like shelter and food to migrants. This legislation impacts the labor market by potentially filling jobs faster and provides significant financial aid to communities managing migrant arrivals.
Key points
Reduces the waiting period for asylum applicants to receive work authorization to 30 days after filing their application.
Authorizes $2 billion to hire personnel and increase capacity to address the existing asylum case backlog.
Allocates $10 billion for the Shelter and Services Program to fund local governments and non-profits providing essential support to migrants (shelter, food, transportation).
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