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BAL Immigration Report
by BAL News
The BAL Immigration Report gives you all of the news you need to know to navigate the world of corporate immigration. Every week, we offer the latest in U.S. and global immigration news and analysis — all in about 10 minutes.
Episodes
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Episode 105: Hockey diehards & vampire dads: Meet BAL's immigration litigation and program-building experts
In this week's episode, Gabe Mozes and Jeff Robins introduce BAL's newest office in Atlanta and litigation service group while diving into their deep experience in immigration.
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Episode 104: CHIPS and Tips — Strategies for Semiconductor Industry Employers
Reinforcing semiconductor chip supply chains in the U.S., from R&D to distribution, offers tremendous opportunities as well as significant challenges — including deficits in the talent pipeline. How can employers in the semiconductor industry stay competitive? In this week's episode, BAL's…
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Episode 103: UK ETA Update + That's Immi-tainment Faves
In our last episode of the year, Jonathan Nagel provides an advisory update on the new European travel systems, and Gabriel Castro and Kristi Ngo suggest their favorite immigration-themed books, movies and media you may want to discover over the holidays. Explore more episodes of the BAL...
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Episode 102: 2024 Year in Review With Stuart Anderson
In this week's extended episode, special guest Stuart Anderson joins the BAL Immigration Report to discuss this year's key developments in immigration policy. Stuart Anderson is the executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, a nonpartisan public policy research…
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Episode 101: F-1 visa challenges facing students and employers
In this week's episode, BAL's Stacey Scorza assembles a panel of designated school officials and an executive in employer relations from Southern Methodist University (SMU) to discuss F-1 visa challenges and STEM OPT issues facing international students and employers. Plus, the latest immigration...
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Episode 100: BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge and Managing Partner Frieda Garcia Thanksgiving Edition
In this week's episode, BAL's Jeremy Fudge and Frieda Garcia celebrate the BAL Immigration Report's 100th episode, and gratitude for BAL's exceptional clients, historic milestones and growth over the last 44 years. You can also watch the video of this podcast on the BAL YouTube® channel. Explore...
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Episode 99: AI-doption trends in corporate immigration
In this week's episode, BAL's Edward Rios and Christopher Barnett discuss AI implementation and adoption in the global mobility arena and the matter of digital solidarity versus digital sovereignty impacting corporate immigration and foreign policy. Plus, the latest immigration news including an...
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Episode 98: Down under: Exploring the upsides and downsides of E-3 visas
In this week's episode, BAL's David Wagner and Nathan McKinlay-Roy continue their discussion on treaty visas from Episode 97 focusing on the E-3 classification for Australian nationals. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on...
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Episode 97: Trick or Treaty — Is a treaty visa right for your immigration program?
In this week's episode, BAL's David Wagner and Nathan McKinlay-Roy discuss when employers should consider treaty visas as viable options for their immigration programs. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and...
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Episode 96: Portals, passports and program tips for winter holiday travel
In this week's episode, BAL's Tiffany Derentz and Brendan Kinne discuss an updated travel program from the U.S. State Department and travel tips for foreign nationals planning to go abroad during the winter holiday season. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL...
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Episode 95: Why employers should opt for O-1 visas
In this week's episode, BAL's Gabriel Castro discusses O-1 visas and why more employers are considering them as an alternative to the H-1B lottery. Plus, the latest immigration news.
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Episode 94: H-1B insights and corporate immigration trends for Fiscal Year 2024
In this week's episode, BAL's Steve Plastrik highlights the immigration trends for Fiscal Year 2024 that impacted employers including H-1B selection rates. To view visualized data referenced in the analysis, visit the Episode 94 page on BAL.com. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report...
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Episode 93: How Utah is better connecting employers with immigrant talent
In this week's episode, BAL's Jeff Joseph discusses Utah's latest immigrant integration initiatives focused on global talent with program director Natalie El-Deiry. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the...
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Episode 92: The future of "fragile" immigration statuses
BAL's Kelli Duehning discusses fragile and quasi immigration statuses like DACA, the differences between them and what to anticipate regarding theses statuses with a change in administration. Plus, the latest immigration news.
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Episode 91: Cautionary tales in M&A immigration compliance
In this week's episode, BAL's Edward Rios and Femi Adeyemi discuss compliance issues that often get overlooked with foreign national employees during mergers and acquisitions and company restructures. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast,...
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Episode 90: Remains of the day: Biden's final quarter immigration priorities
In this week's episode, BAL's Eileen Lohmann and Steve Plastrik dive into the remaining immigration priorities for the Biden administration ranging from adjustment of status improvements to DACA updates to finalizing the H-1B modernization rule. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more...
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Episode 89: On global mobility and cat cafés
In this week's episode, BAL's Gabriel Castro and Kristi Ngo discuss a recent end-of-summer event they attended with a group of global mobility professionals – and understanding what global mobility means. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report...
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Episode 88: PERM priorities - The top four considerations for employers
In this week's episode, BAL's Chad Li and Kyle McLaughlin discuss common questions about the PERM process and identify four main considerations employers should be aware of when navigating its complexities. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL...
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Episode 87: EB-5 Visa – The PERM alternative for investors
In this week's episode, BAL's Kristi Ngo explains why the EB-5 visa is a viable alternative to the traditional PERM green card path for certain foreign national investors. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on...
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Episode 86: Status update on domestic visa renewals post-pilot program
In this week's episode, BAL's Tiffany Derentz provides an update on the U.S. Department of State's domestic visa renewal pilot program, which ended May 1. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify…
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Episode 85: H-1B second round cap selection Q&A
In this week's episode, our legal experts answer questions regarding the H-1B second lottery cap selection announcement — and whether to expect a third lottery. Also, as the Olympics draw to a close, we reveal which 2024 immigration policies have earned gold, silver and bronze medals in our eyes,...
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Episode 84: H-1B regs in Trump pipeline pre-2020 election
In this week's episode, BAL's Eileen Lohmann discusses immigration regulations former President Trump had in the pipeline before the 2020 election and what they could mean for a potential second term. Plus, the immigrant impact on Team USA and the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore...
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Episode 83: The Olympian and refugee advocate Pur Biel
In this week's episode, BAL's Tiffany Derentz met with Pur Biel, a member of the International Olympic Committee, to talk about his inspiring journey from Sudanese refugee to Olympian. Plus, we discuss updates for DACA college graduates and other top immigration news. Explore more episodes of the...
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C'est La Visa! Paris Olympics and H-2A insights
In this week's episode, we examine a recent H-2A report, discuss the new Farmworker's Protection Rule and outline the Biden administration's Spring regulatory agenda updates. We also kick off our Olympics-focused series with a look at what it takes from an immigration perspective to get Team USA…
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Episode 81: H-1B second lottery, Kelly Clarkson and other SHRM24 hot topics
In this week's spotlight, BAL's Josiah Curtis and Shane Andrews discuss hot topics from this year's SHRM conference, from a potential H-1B second lottery to Kelly Clarkson. Top immigration news clips include the Supreme Court's overturn of the Chevron doctrine and Ireland's new Employment Permits...
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Episode 80: What employers told us about immigration and the presidential election
The Supreme Court rules in a visa denial case involving a U.S. citizen and her non-immigrant spouse. An American Immigration Council report reveals increasing reliance on H-2A workers. And BAL's Steven Plastrik breaks down the results from our election survey. Get these insights and more in the...
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Episode 79: Surveying the immigration landscape with AILA's new president-elect
President Biden announces a policy to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The administration moves toward streamlined work visa processes for some DACA beneficiaries. And we sit down with the American Immigration Lawyers Association's new president-elect, BAL's Jeff Joseph, to survey…
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Episode 78: What immigration might look like in a second Trump administration
U.S. business leaders tell BAL it has become easier to meet foreign talent needs. A new report examines the human and economic costs of ending DACA. And Lynden Melmed, the head of BAL's government strategies team, joins us to discuss one organization's vision for a second Trump administration.…
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Episode 77: Nika Mühl and gender disparities in P-1 visa process
USCIS announces a trial launch of E-Verify Plus. A new study finds that immigrants are strongly linked to economic growth and innovation. And more from the head of BAL's sports and entertainment practice on the stalled WNBA debut of basketball star Nika Mühl and the challenges foreign female...
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Episode 76: Immigration solutions for labor shortages in the hospitality industry
Business groups push for easier green card processes. A college basketball star makes her WNBA debut after visa delays. And how changes to immigration rules could help solve labor shortages in the hospitality industry.
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Episode 75: Student visa trends, call for permanent DACA solution, significant visa delays in France
The State Department expects significant delays in visa processing in France. Advocates call for a legislative solution for DACA. And with graduation season upon us, BAL Senior Associate Chad Li discusses student visa trends.
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Episode 74: Nonimmigrant visa issuance, healthcare for Dreamers, summer travel tips and reminders
The State Department is on pace to issue a record number of nonimmigrant visas this year. DACA recipients can apply for federal healthcare coverage this fall. And BAL's Tiffany Derentz and Brendan Kinne offer tips and reminders ahead of the busy summer travel season.
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Episode 73: Visa stats, Diversity Visa results, Schedule A update
Nonimmigrant visa issuance continues to rise. Diversity Visa results are now available. And updates to the Department of Labor's Schedule A occupation list could help the green card process for workers in critical industries. Guest: Mark Ellis.
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Episode 72: Supreme Court update, BAL's big announcement, new H-1B cap data
The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear another immigration case. BAL makes a big announcement. And what new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data tells us about this year's H-1B registration lottery. Guests: Frieda Garcia, Steve Plastrik BAL to Welcome Leading Partners from Seyfarth Shaw...
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Episode 71: Why a small USCIS policy change could have important consequences for green card applicants
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about U.S. citizens' rights in visa denials. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reaches an H-2B cap for returning workers. And why a small USCIS policy change could have important consequences for green card applicants. Guest: Melissa Boggs.…
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Episode 70: BAL Senior Associate Steven Quezada on the voices behind the visas
The U.S. State Department suspends visa services in Haiti. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico moves to reduce visa wait times. And BAL Senior Associate Steven Quezada discusses his Immigration Journeys series. Guest: Steven Quezada
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Episode 69: Why a federal court ruling in Georgia has grabbed the attention of the immigration law community
Federal authorities increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services releases data showing its progress in reducing processing times. And a ruling out of Georgia draws the attention of the immigration law community....
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Episode 68: Assessing immigration strategies in light of fee increases, the upcoming election
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is now accepting H-1B petitions for cap-subject visas. The U.S. Embassy in India moves to streamline appointments. And why now is a good time for U.S. employers to rethink immigration strategies. We cover all of this and more on this week's BAL…
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Episode 67: How companies have prepared for immigration filing fee increases
H-1B registration has closed and petition filing begins next week. The government opens an H-2B cap for returning workers. And a look at how employers have been preparing for major USCIS filing fee increases. USCIS fee calculator: https://www.bal.com/insights/uscis-fee-calculator/ Fee impact on...
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Episode 66: Immigration Bracketology with BAL's Sports & Immigration Team
A lawsuit aims to stop U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services fee hikes. State Department data shows a continued increase in green card issuance. And with March Madness tipping off, the BAL Sports & Entertainment team creates a tournament bracket of their own. Guests: Gabriel Castro & Tiffany...
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Episode 65: Biden parole program, H-1B and H-2B cap updates
A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit challenging a Biden administration immigration program. H-1B denial rates rose slightly in 2023. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces it has reached the H-2B cap for the second half of the fiscal year. And an H-1B cap update with BAL Senior...
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Episode 64: An interview with the Cato Institute's David Bier
H-1B registration opens. Canada imposes a visa requirement on some travelers from Mexico. And a new study from the Cato Institute shows that just 3% of immigrant applicants for green cards will receive them in 2024. We cover all of this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests…
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Episode 63: An interview with SHRM's Emily M. Dickens
Certain Ukrainian citizens in the United States are now eligible to apply for re-parole. H-1B denial rates rose slightly in 2023. And the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, pushes for much-needed reforms to employment-based immigration. We cover all of this and more on this week's…
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Episode 62: National Interest Waivers as a green card strategy
President Biden moves to allow certain Palestinians to stay in the U.S. Premium processing fees are about to go up. And why national interest waivers are increasingly common in the green card process. We cover all of this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Storm Estep, Naz…
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Episode 61: Why a pair of Supreme Court cases about fishing have grabbed the attention of the immigration law community
USCIS reduces its case backlog. The Department of Labor extends a deadline for input on its Schedule A job classification list. And how a pair of Supreme Court cases about the fishing industry could reshape immigration processes. Guest: Jeff Joseph.
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Episode 60: DACA, fee hikes and the immigration benefits of citizenship
The business community shows support for DACA. BAL provides analysis on how immigration filing fees will impact U.S. companies. And why it may be a good idea for some U.S. residents to think about applying for citizenship. We cover all of this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report.…
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Episode 59: How new immigration regulations will impact H-1B cap season — and more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces that H-1B registration will open March 6. The State Department kicks off its domestic visa renewal pilot. And the government publishes two regulations with big implications for immigration programs. We cover all of this and more on this week's…
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Episode 58: Fee rule, H-1B contingency planning, work permit options for recently arrived migrants
A new USCIS fee schedule clears White House review. Companies are in the midst of H-1B contingency planning. And Bloomberg Law's Andrew Kreighbaum joins us to discuss calls for increased work permit options for migrants. Guests: BAL Partner Michelle Funk, Bloomberg Law's Andrew Kreighbaum H-1B...
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Episode 57: How immigration fee increases would affect artists and entertainers
A final H-1B rule is under White House review. The Supreme Court hears a pair of cases that could have a big impact on immigration. And a look at the impact of immigration filing fee increases on touring artists and musicians. Guest: Gabriel Castro. Immigration outlook: Five questions for 2024:...
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Episode 56: How guidance on STEM workers is making it easier for recent graduates to stay employed
USCIS moves a step closer to raising immigration filing fees. The U.S. Embassy in Israel returns to its normal staffing level. And how Biden administration guidance on STEM workers is making it easier for recent graduates to stay employed. We cover all of this and more on this week's BAL...
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The BAL Immigration Report gives you all of the news you need to know to navigate the world of corporate immigration. Every week, we offer the latest in U.S. and global immigration news and analysis — all in about 10 minutes.
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