Maryland considers allowing licenses for undocumented immigrants
Date postedFebruary 23, 2022
Legislation under consideration in the Maryland House and Senate would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain professional and occupational licenses. Five states - New Jersey, Colorado, California, Nevada, and New Mexico - have removed lawful presence in the US as a requirement for professional and occupational licensing, provided candidates meet all other requirements. Legislators in support of the Maryland bill cite the positive impact it could have on labor shortage issues.