More migrants in Chicago granted work permits despite complex legal process CHICAGO (CBS) – The number of migrants in Chicago who have been approved for temporary protective status and a work ...

A pilot project allowing asylum-seeking migrants to apply for work permits in Chicago will begin on Thursday in a partnership between city, state and federal governments.

The Trump administration is planning to issue a rule that would deny work permits to asylum seekers who cross the border illegally or are convicted of a felony, BuzzFeed News reported Wednesday.

While a successful open work permit application can help migrant workers leave abusive workplaces, they often become stigmatized because these permits are different from general open work permits.