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Trump Plan Could Restrict Work Permits for Asylum Seekers
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration's proposal may pause work permits for asylum seekers for years, raising concerns among advocates.
WHO: Trump administration, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
WHAT: Proposal to pause new work permit applications for asylum seekers
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To address processing times exceeding 180 days
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