Summary
President Donald Trump is changing the rules for immigrant work permits in the U.S. Under the new policy, work permits for immigrants applying for asylum or humanitarian programs will be valid for 18 months instead of five years. The administration believes this change will help them review immigrants more often.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced changes to immigrant work permit rules.
- Work permit duration for certain immigrants will be reduced from five years to 18 months.
- The change affects immigrants applying for asylum or other humanitarian programs.
- An attack involving an Afghan national granted asylum prompted this policy move.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) supports more frequent checks on immigrants.
- USCIS Director Joe Edlow stated working in the U.S. is considered a privilege.
