ILRC Comment Opposing the Proposed Rule Limiting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

ILRC Comment Opposing the Proposed Rule Limiting Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers

Asylum
Policy Advocacy

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Tue, 04/28/2026 – 08:33

Publication Date
Apr 24, 2026

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On April 23, 2026, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) submitted a comment opposing a proposed rule that would significantly limit work authorization for asylum seekers. The ILRC comments that the rule would drastically restrict access to work permits and make it nearly impossible for many asylum seekers to survive while their cases are pending. It highlights that the proposal would lengthen wait times, add new eligibility barriers, and allow broad discretionary denials, effectively undermining the asylum system and deterring legitimate applicants. The ILRC contends the rule would cause severe economic, social, and health harms, including lost wages, increased exploitation, family instability, and reduced access to legal representation and basic services, while also disproportionately harming immigrants of color. Additionally, the ILRC criticizes related form changes as unlawful and overly burdensome, concluding that the proposal lacks evidence to support its stated goals and urging DHS and USCIS to withdraw it entirely.

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Source: Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC | Published: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:33:05 +0000

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