Maine formally requests waiver to let asylum seekers join the workforce

On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Labor formally requested a waiver from the federal government to permit asylum seekers to seek employment while awaiting the resolution of their cases.

Labor Secretary Laura Fortman emphasized that removing the 180-day waiting period for work permits would benefit both asylum seekers who wish to financially support themselves and the state, which is grappling with a workforce shortage.

In September, Maine’s unemployment rate stood at 2.7%, the Associated Press reported.

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