WorkPermits.US in the News

Asylum-Seeking Florida Workers Contribute Billions to Economy, Study Finds
South Florida Sun Sentinel
June 28, 2026
“Over the past year, many federal policy changes have revoked authorizations” for individuals who were previously allowed to work in the United States, said Cristina Moreno, at WorkPermits.US.

Study: Trump Policies Could Push 300,000 Asylum Seekers Out of Miami Metro Workforce
Miami Herald
June 25, 2026
“If this proposed rule is finalized as written, this rule will further destabilize the workforce in Florida, especially in South Florida,” said Cristina Moreno, policy counsel at WorkPermits.US.

How Senior Living Operators Can Combat Immigration Policy Volatility Affecting the Workforce
McKnights Senior Living
June 25, 2026
“The collective and cumulative effect of these policies will worsen ongoing labor shortages, pull employees out of critical roles and make it harder for employers to maintain their current operations,” Cristina Moreno at WorkPermits.US said.

More Stringent Rules Mean Asylum Applicants Face Increased Obstacles to Working
Sahan Journal
June 11, 2026
“Multiple changes, both regulatory and policy level, are making it harder to keep and maintain work permits,” said Cristina Moreno, policy counsel at WorkPermits.US. For asylum applicant workers and employers, “it’s like death by a thousand cuts.”

Federal Proposal Would Make It Nearly Impossible for Asylum Applicants to Work Legally
City Limits
April 24, 2026
“According to the WorkPermits.US, nationally, there are 2.3 million asylum applicant workers contributing to the economy.”