LOS ANGELES — Every year, the Program For Torture Victims organization helps about 500 asylum seekers resettle in California as they flee from gender violence, political persecution and more.

Once a person is able to start their asylum case, it can take about six months before an individual can start working with a work permit, according to the organization.

A surge in immigration to the U.S. that began in 2022 is projected to continue growing the nation’s work force through 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office Budget and Economic Outlook: 2024-2034 report.

Here’s a look at what that could mean for American jobs and the strength of the economy.