Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill allows people seeking asylum to work in the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security will authorize employment for asylum applicants who meet certain conditions.
Who It Affects
People seeking asylum who are not in detention and whose asylum applications have not been declared frivolous by government officials.
Key Provisions
• The Secretary of Homeland Security must authorize employment for asylum applicants who are not in detention and whose asylum applications have not been found frivolous (Sec. 2(A))
• Employment authorization cannot be granted until at least 30 days after the person files their asylum application (Sec. 2(B))
• Employment authorization remains valid until the person receives a final denial of their asylum application, including all appeals (Sec. 2(C))
What Changes
The law currently does not authorize employment for asylum applicants. This bill would change that by allowing the Secretary of Homeland Security to authorize work for eligible asylum seekers.
Important Definitions
Asylum: Not specified in bill text
Frivolous application: Not specified in bill text
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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