Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers in the US

Asylum seekers in the US were previously allowed to work legally after being in the country for 150 days and obtaining an employment authorization document. This document enabled them to work, pay taxes, rent homes, and effectively function as residents. Recently, this timeframe has been reduced to 30 days, allowing asylum seekers to enter the country, claim asylum, and join the labor force sooner. This shift has made immigration a significant factor in population, household growth, and labor force expansion in the US.