A legislation that would allow immigrants without legal status to obtain professional and occupational licenses has been passed in New Jersey’s state legislature and forwarded to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.
The bill, which passed New Jersey Assembly after gaining bipartisan support in the Senate, is going to remove lawful presence as a prerequisite for anyone applying for professional and occupational licenses in the state. If passed, illegal immigrants residing in new Jersey would be able to obtain licenses as long as they meet all other requirements.
