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Undocumented may get NY license in 50 professions

A rule passed in May by the New York State Board of Regents allows undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children to obtain professional licenses in more than 50 professions.  The New York Times highlighted the story of one man, Juan Carlos Perez, a New Yorker who arrived in the United States at the age of 11 and could not officially teach, despite his masters degree in education.

For Undocumented Immigrants, a License to Teach