Recently-arrived migrants and asylum seekers in New York City face several roadblocks to receiving a work permit. Now, local leaders are pushing for solutions to help the city deal with the influx of arrivals.
It's been over a year since migrants first began arriving in New York City from the southern border, but there's been no headway when it comes to speeding up the process for them to obtain work permits. FOX 5 NY's Morgan McKay takes a closer look at the problem.It's been over a year since migrants first began arriving in New York City from the southern border, but there hasn't been any headway when it comes to speeding up the process for them to obtain work permits.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city will start giving adult asylum seekers in the city’s shelter system 60 days notice to find somewhere else to live. Even after filing for asylum, migrants face a waiting period of at least 180 days before they can receive authorization to work.Instead, recent migrants arriving at the Port Authority Bus Terminal are now given flyers with a map, directing them to take a 15-minute walk to the Roosevelt Hotel.
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