"Farmworkers who suffered labor abuses on three North Carolina farms can apply for immigration benefits,"

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Farmworkers who have worked for three specific companies in North Carolina and suffered abuses in their employment now have the opportunity to apply for "deferred action." This is an immigration protection that will allow them to stay and work legally in the United States for up to four years.

The companies involved are Gracia & Sons, Jose M. Gracia Harvesting and QSI, confirmed Enlace Latino NC Francisco Díaz Pinelo, Communications Leader of the Migrant Rights Center.

"Deferred action is an immigration protection for migrant and immigrant workers who speak out against labor abuses," Díaz Pinelo explained. "This protection allows eligible individuals to remain and work in the United States."...

While there is no deadline for applying, authorities recommend that eligible workers begin the process as soon as possible...

This immigration protection arises in response to complaints from workers about poor working conditions. "Workers organized and defended their labor rights against violations by companies, with poor health and safety conditions at work," said Díaz Pinelo...