At the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on Manhattan’s West Side, a new intake center manned by local, state, and federal workers discreetly launched on Tuesday. This represents a rare coordinated response to the migrant crisis by all three levels of government.
The Representatives From The US Department of Homeland Security As Staff
Staff members, including representatives from the US Department of Homeland Security, assisted immigrants in completing an hours-long application procedure for federal work permits across many rooms during a tour that a local news agency Gothamist saw on Friday. Applications for work authorization had to be mailed to the US government until recently.
Ten federal immigration employees work in the new location, reviewing applications and requests for fee waivers that may save each applicant up to $500 in expenditures. Additionally, immigration officers are present to take fingerprints from anyone 12 years of age and older and to take pictures using specialized biometric technology. These details are essential for acquiring a federal ID.
Clinics That Assisted Over 3,000 Migrants
According to officials, the idea for the new intake center originated from two earlier clinics providing short-term legal assistance to government employees. These clinics started in September and ran for about a month. Officials stated that the clinics assisted over 3,000 migrants in obtaining work permits.
The current strategy is to concentrate on Venezuelan immigrants who were given special immigration status, or temporary protected status, by President Biden in September. For 18 months, thousands of beneficiaries of TPS will be able to live and work lawfully in the nation.
Eric Adams To Urge Biden And Kathy Hochul To Provide Additional Support
The federal government’s most recent endeavor follows New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s public campaign to urge Biden and New York Governor Kathy Hochul to provide additional support.
Adams has declared several severe service cuts unless additional financing and government action are obtained. He claims the city has been unfairly charged with handling a humanitarian crisis that is costing the local economy billions of dollars.
