Immigration and Work Permits in the United States
More than 40 mayors and county officials in the United States are urging President Joe Biden to expedite work permits for millions of migrants released into the country, stating that it would be a positive step forward to provide legal authorization for work to long-term undocumented immigrants and recent arrivals. The request comes as recent waves of mass immigration have led to most job growth under Biden going to newly arrived migrants, while native-born Americans experience stagnant job growth.
Key Points
- Request for expedited work permits for migrants in the U.S.
- Focus on providing legal authorization for work to improve worker safety and prevent exploitation
- Concerns raised about job growth going to newly arrived migrants while native-born Americans face stagnant job growth
Pros
- Granting work permits can provide legal authorization for long-term undocumented immigrants and recent arrivals
- May improve worker safety and prevent exploitation in dangerous work conditions
Cons
- Job growth among native-born Americans has been stagnant while most job growth under Biden has gone to newly arrived migrants
- Concerns about the impact of mass immigration on the U.S. labor market