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After fleeing violence, many Venezuelan migrants seek work but lack permits

by Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

Nov 21, 2023

Some have temporary protected status, but work permits can take time. Those who arrived after July 31 can’t work legally.

Venezuelan migrants sign in at a refugee job fair in Chicago. But attendees who arrived in the U.S. after July 31 could not apply for jobs.

Esther Yoon-Ji Kang/WBEZ

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