ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York is poised to lift restrictions that are keeping some undocumented immigrants from teaching or practicing medicine in the state.
The Board of Regents, which certifies or licenses more than 50 different types of professions, is expected to vote Tuesday on a measure that would allow applications from immigrants who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status.
Those are immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. They have the legal right to work but still face hurdles in earning professional licenses.
The Regents initially voted in February to adopt regulations to allow holders of DACA status to apply for teacher certification and professional licenses. After a public comment period, the final vote is scheduled for Tuesday. The regulations would take effect June 1.
