DACA Recipients Face Work Permit Delays Amid Increased Processing Times
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are experiencing significant delays in the renewal of their work permits, which is jeopardizing their employment and financial stability. The delays have surged, with processing times increasing by 400% to 1000%, according to Todd Schulte, president of FWD.us. This has left many recipients, like Marco, a recent medical school graduate, unable to start their careers. The delays are attributed to enhanced vetting processes and policy changes under the Trump administration, which have extended the median wait time for renewals from 15 days to about 70 days. The situation is further complicated by a presidential proclamation affecting nationals from 39 countries, although recent updates have exempted physicians from this hold. 
