Asylum, once a policy afterthought, is now the border’s dominant challenge.
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U.S. Senate border security bill includes faster work permits for asylum seekers
Maine’s congressional delegation has been pushing to let asylum seekers work sooner, although the prospects appear dim for the bipartisan Senate bill that contains Sen. Susan Collins’ provision on speeding up work permits.
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More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.
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Feds deny request to accelerate work permits for Maine asylum seekers
The state asked for a waiver of the federal six-month waiting period to let asylum seekers go to work, but no such provision exists in federal law.
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Gov. Janet Mills asks Legislature to create new state office for immigrants
The Office of New Americans would help asylum seekers and other immigrants integrate into the workforce and community.
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Asylum seekers living in South Portland hotel on track to move out by June
MaineHousing, Catholic Charities and Prosperity Maine have seen recent success helping people find permanent housing, and many asylum seekers have received work authorization and found jobs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Group hopes to bring furniture bank to Lewiston
The group of volunteers brings new or gently used items to asylum seekers in Lewiston and Auburn.
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Group hopes to bring furniture bank to Lewiston
The group of volunteers brings new or gently used items to asylum seekers in Lewiston and Auburn.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Portland finds housing for some asylum seekers previously placed at Ramada
All families placed at the Ramada by Wyndham Lewiston Hotel and Conference Center were moved to other housing in the greater Portland area by Oct. 30.
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Asylum-seeking families begin moving into new Brunswick homes
Part of a 60-unit housing development for asylum-seekers in Brunswick Landing has been completed.