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U.S. authorities extend work permits for many immigrants
Marketplace
May 5, 2022
ASAP members' success in extending work permits "protects as many as 420,000 immigrants from losing their ability to work in this country," federal officials estimated.

Work Permits Extended in Rule Aimed at Backlog
Bloomberg Law
May 3, 2022
After months of ASAP member advocacy, the government extended work permits for asylum seekers and other immigrants. “It was so hard to understand why it takes so long,” said Gabriel Pedro, an ASAP member.

Immigrants to Get Extension for Expired U.S. Work Permits
Wall Street Journal
May 3, 2022
ASAP member Jairo Umaña reacted to members' work-permit win: “This will take some of that pressure off, to be able to sleep a bit better at night." ASAP members sued the government over delays in renewing work authorization.

US begins phasing out COVID-driven asylum restrictions
ABC News
April 22, 2022
Flores, an ASAP member, is asking President Biden to end Title 42 and allow her family and other migrants to seek asylum at the border. The administration said it has begun phasing out use of the pandemic-related rule.

Podcast: Supporting Thriving Immigrant Communities
Echoing Green
April 14, 2022
"In order to be truly responsive, we have to let members chart our course and change their minds and take in different factors, and then redetermine what ASAP should be doing." -Swapna Reddy, ASAP Co-Executive Director.

Add Declining Immigration to Problems within Labor Market
Wall Street Journal
April 5, 2022
ASAP member Guito Tatawho fled violence in Haiti and worked as a truck driver when his work permit expired due to processing delays. “I’m sitting at home doing nothing. My truck is just parked somewhere. I’m losing money.”

ASAP to Join Fast Forward Accelerator Cohort
PR Newswire
March 29, 2022
Fast Forward, the organization equipping tech nonprofits with funding and support to scale impact, announces a funding for Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.

Immigration agency to cut work permit backlog
CBS News
March 29, 2022
Jairo Umana, an ASAP member who will benefit from this victory, said, "It is stressful. You're always worried. Being out of work triggers a chain reaction: there's no income, there's no money for rent, there's no food."

Chronic Backlogs Targeted in New Immigration Measures
Bloomberg Law
March 29, 2022
This victory for ASAP members of extending work permits comes after ASAP members filed a lawsuit alleging unreasonable delays in processing work authorization renewals that have forced many applicants out of work.

Asylees put lives on hold over green card waits
Roll Call
March 16, 2022
ASAP is working with individuals granted asylum, including Muhammad, to bring attention to the problems those with asylum face when their green card applications have been pending for years.

Work-Permit Backlog Costing Immigrants Their Jobs
Bloomberg Businessweek
March 15, 2022
ASAP member Maria Eran explains that since her work permit expired, she has not been allowed to drive and she has no income after being put on unpaid leave.

Robin Hood Announces Grants for 50 Organizations
NYN Media
March 8, 2022
The Robin Hood Foundation has announced the winners of their FUEL for 50 initiative, including the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project.

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