The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other ...

Shorter work permit expiration timelines will impact asylum seekers and other migrants in need of humanitarian relief, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said.

The journey from South and Central America to Chicago was difficult and long for the thousands of migrants who have arrived over the last 16 months. And now, many newcomers want a job but most can’t ...

With the number of migrants soaring in Massachusetts and maxing out emergency shelters, their need to find work has never been greater. But the wait for permits can be excruciating for those crammed ...

A pilot project allowing asylum-seeking migrants to apply for work permits in Chicago will begin on Thursday in a partnership between city, state and federal governments. The effort will be led by The ...

Ask any of the recently arrived migrants living in city-run Chicago shelters what type of support they need most, and the answer you’ll hear is often similar: the ability to legally work. Strict ...

Cities being overwhelmed by migrants say giving them work permits quickly would mean less homelessness and spending on public assistance. Some are hosting legal clinics to help, but it's complicated.