This podcast episode explores the process of applying for a work permit as an asylum seeker and sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals seeking asylum in the United States. It features the personal story of Alejandro, who shares his reasons for seeking asylum and his experience navigating the application process. The episode also discusses the impact of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's bus program, which sent a significant number of migrants to New York and contributed to the overcrowding of the shelter system. Despite the difficulties faced by Alejandro and other migrant families, they hold aspirations for a better future in the United States.