US Immigration Policy Changes Spark Uncertainty for Asylum Seekers

US Immigration Policy: Uncertainty for Asylum Seekers New York, NY – May 27, 2025 – Uncertainty hangs over the immigration status of many asylum seekers in the United States, following recent discussions in Congress regarding potential changes to work permit durations. One immigration lawyer, Sarah Perry, addressed the concerns of a viewer, Sarah Perry, whose spouse's asylum case is administratively closed. "There are talks on Capitol Hill right now to make it happen so that work permits would drop down to six months," Perry explained in a recent video. This potential change leaves many, including employers, in a precarious situation. The current five-year work permit provides stability; a shorter duration would create significant disruption. Perry also emphasized that "it's not policy yet." The impact on those with administratively closed cases remains unclear. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities and uncertainties within the US immigration system.