Beginning April 24, 2026, the rules for obtaining a work permit (EAD) for asylum seekers in the United States will become significantly stricter. The waiting period will double from 150 days to 365 days, and USCIS will require more detailed evidence to prove eligibility. These changes aim to reduce the historic backlog of over 1.4 million pending asylum cases, but they will pose unprecedented challenges for Latino immigrants seeking to support their families while awaiting a