Mayors Call for Permanent Extension of Migrant Work Permits

Over 40 mayors and county executives urge DHS to extend work authorizations for migrants to prevent job losses and support local economies.

More than 40 mayors, including those from New York City and Chicago, request a permanent extension of work permits for migrants to avoid economic disruption.
The request follows the expiration of a USCIS rule extending work permit renewals to 540 days, which reverted to 180 days in October.
Officials warn that without extensions, hundreds of thousands could lose their jobs, exacerbating local labor shortages and shelter crises.
Mayors emphasize the critical role of migrant workers in local economies and the potential destabilizing effects of large-scale job losses.
USCIS has reduced overall backlogs for the first time in over a decade, but mayors argue more action is needed to address the work permit renewal backlog.