They told CBS 2's Marybel González Monday night that they have no choice because of rules that bar them from applying for jobs.
The Magnificent Mile is known for its luxury shops. But recently, it is a place where some – like newly-arrived migrant Maria – come to sell simpler things, like candy, just to get by."Asi me toca vender para darle de comer a mis hijos,"Maria is one of more than 11,000 people who have arrived in Chicago last year – and like so many, she had to cross rives and jungles just to get here.
Her only source of income comes from sitting on a street corner and selling candy and water – because like those in her situation, federal law does not allow her to work yet, even though she is in the country legally. Getting a work permit takes a while. Asylum seekers have to wait at least six months before they can even apply – so many of them spend their days at shelters or police stations waiting for that time to come.
And getting that permit after applying can also be delayed – especially since COVID created a backlog, explains attorney Juan Soliz."Sometimes it takes four months, sometimes It's six months more before they actually get their card.""Yes, in addition to the six months. They can only apply six months after they've applied to political asylum, then they can apply to employment authorization.
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