Kathy Hochul is considering "unprecedented" legislation that would have the state issuing work authorization for asylum seekers arriving by unyielding busloads from southern border states. MORE: Migrants in NYC fight for American dream amid struggle for stabilityThe Biden administration said there is already a "critical mass" of migrants able to obtain work permits but too few have applied. "There's a critical mass that we are confident are eligible to apply for work authorization immediately," a senior administration official said during a call with reporters. A spokesperson said the city is surveying all asylum seekers currently in its shelters to "determine who is eligible to apply for work authorization right now." Hochul considering 'unprecedented' work authorization for migrants amid massive influx originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News September 13, 2023 18:52 UTC