Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2019)
Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice.
Such employment authorization shall last for one year and be renewable for one-year terms during the period necessary to adjudicate the applicant's asylum claim.
The bill also shortens the waiting period for receiving employment authorization to 30 days from the filing of the asylum application.
What just happenedJun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee - May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House