February 20, 2026 at 10:36AM
Trump administration rule could pause work permits for asylum applicants for ‘many years’
Under a proposed rule from the Trump administration, work permits for asylum applicants could be paused for many years, marking a sweeping change to employment authorization for asylum seekers.
The rule would extend the timeline and create new barriers to obtaining or renewing work permits, significantly limiting immediate employment access for those seeking asylum.
The policy signals a broad shift in asylum-related employment policy, potentially affecting a large number of applicants and the labor market impact of asylum cases.