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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Emmanuel Camarillo

Asylum-seekers’ long wait for work permits: ‘It feels terrible, especially because I’m used to working’

After arriving in Chicago on May 5, Miguel Velasco was sleeping at the 22nd District police station before being welcomed into the home of Mary Beth Rolak, 73, and Ralph Athey, 79, in Beverly. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

Jessica Davila is ready to get to work.

In Venezuela, Davila, 40, was an administrative assistant for various companies, work she’s done since she was 18.

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