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BAL Immigration Report

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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Episode 25: Administrative processing, Florida's...

BAL Immigration Report ·

2023/05/25

The State Department streamlines administrative processing. Florida passes a new E-Verify law. And a check on USCIS’ efforts to reduce barriers to immigration services. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Shev Dalal-Dheini.

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Episode 24: The COVID public health emergency, STEM...

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2023/05/18

The COVID-19 public health emergency ends. National security experts warn of a STEM talent gap between the U.S. and China. And the advantages and risks of TPS as an H-1B alternative. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Tiffany Lam-Bentley "Experts push Congress for more high skilled immigrants to compete with China": https://www.axios.com/2023/05/15/science-tech-stem-china-immigration National Security Leaders' Letter:

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Episode 23: Form I-9 update, Diversity Visas, visa...

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2023/05/11

The U.S. announces a 30-day grace period for compliance after Form I-9 flexible measures end July 31. Diversity Visa results are now available. And an update on consular processing from two of BAL’s newest attorneys. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Dave Wagner and Nate McKinlay-Roy. Wagner and McKinlay-Roy's full conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gK2pEexDMY

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Episode 22: COVID-19 vaccination requirement, writers...

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2023/05/04

The Biden administration announces the end of a COVID vaccination requirement. A writers’ strike could slow O-1 visa applications. And a look at the huge number of H-1B registrations USCIS received. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Gabriel Castro, Steve Plastrik.

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Episode 21: Employers say better immigration policies...

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2023/04/27

Employers grapple with an increase in PERM audits. A plan to increase USCIS fees draws nearly 8,000 comments. And in a new survey, employers say better immigration policies would help make the U.S. more competitive. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: John Hamill, Kerri Nelson. BAL PERM audits webinar: https://www.bal.com/bal-events/perm-audit-trends-updates-and-strategies-for-navigating-the-current-dol-climate/ Comments on proposed rule to raise USCIS fees:

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09:48

Episode 20: What PWD delays mean for employers,...

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2023/04/20

The White House moves to expand healthcare coverage to DACA recipients. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extends a biometrics suspension for H-4 and L-2 applicants. And the impact of delays in issuing prevailing wage determination on employers, employees and their families. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Stephen Parker. PERM audit trends webinar:

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Episode 19: O-1 visas, visa processing in India,...

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2023/04/13

The U.S. Mission to India makes progress toward its goal of processing one million visa applications this year. The State Department updates requirements for Ukrainian students in the Exchange Visitor Program. And why the O-1 visa is a good option for some who were not selected in the H-1B lottery. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Cecilia Lai.

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Episode 18: Post-lottery H-1B recap

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2023/04/06

A federal judge rules in favor of the government in a case challenging H-4 work authorization. USCIS issues guidance related to gender markers listed on forms and documents. And preliminary analysis suggests it was another record-breaking cap season. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Stephanie Pimentel. NIL Perspective: https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/

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Episode 17: H-1B lottery, summer travel, state and...

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2023/03/30

USCIS completes the H-1B lottery. The State Department prepares for a busy summer travel season. And how state and local pay transparency laws impact the PERM process. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Delya Ghosh, Poonam Gupta.

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Episode 16: How the business community is responding...

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2023/03/23

The government makes it easier to obtain temporary proof of lawful permanent residence. The U.S. has a new ambassador to India. And business groups push back on plans to dramatically increase USCIS fees. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Eileen Lohmann. BAL USCIS Fee Calculator: www.bal.com/resources/2023-uscis-fee-calculator

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Episode 15: NIL options for foreign student athletes

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2023/03/16

The U.S. lifts its COVID testing requirement on travel from China. The H-1B cap registration window is about to close. And a look at the challenges foreign student athletes face monetizing their name, image and likeness. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Gabriel Castro and Tiffany Derentz. BAL white paper on NCAA NIL rules: https://www.bal.com/global-trend/the-ncaas-name-image-likeness-rules-effects-on-international-student-athletes/

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10:46

Episode 14: What the end of the COVID-19 national...

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2023/03/09

Premium processing is extended to some Optional Practical Training applicants. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reaches the H-2B cap. And how will the end of the COVID-19 emergencies impact immigration processes? We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Kelli Duehning. BAL H-2 webinar: www.bal.com/bal-events/h-2bs-where-we-are-now/ Outlook 2023: The U.S. Immigration Landscape: www.bal.com/global-trend/outlook-2023-the-u-s-immigration-landscape

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Episode 13: Another high-volume cap season? Plus —...

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2023/03/02

Signs point to another high-volume H-1B cap year. The H-1B denial rate hits an all-time low. And digital nomad visas grow in popularity around the world. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Steve Plastrik, Jonathan Nagel, Diem Ngo

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Episode 12: How a State Department plan to resume...

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2023/02/23

The Department of Homeland Security extends the comment period on USCIS fees. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals agrees to rehear a key Temporary Protected Status case. And the State Department plans to resume domestic visa renewals. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Tiffany Derentz.

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Episode 11: What the NBA can tell us about the...

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2023/02/16

The U.S. will reconsider nonimmigrant visa applications denied under Trump-era travel bans. Prospective H-1B petitioners can open new myUSCIS accounts Tuesday, Feb. 21. And what the National Basketball Association can tell us about the importance of hiring the best talent in the world. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Gabriel Castro.

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Episode 10: What you need to know about this year's...

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2023/02/09

With several factors pointing toward another high-volume cap season, planning for H-1B alternatives is as important as ever — especially for employees whose work authorization is running out. Plus: updates on OPT litigation, the U.S. Secretary of Labor and more. Guest: BAL Partner Ruth Clark.

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Episode 9: H-1B registration, State Department visa...

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2023/02/02

The H-1B registration window opens March 1. The State Department is issuing more U.S. visas. And an inside look at the litigation challenging USCIS processing delays. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Jeff Joseph, Jesse Bless.

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Episode 8: H-4, L-2 settlement; private refugee...

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2023/01/26

H-4 and L-2 visa applicants score a major victory. The State Department creates a program for Americans to privately sponsor refugees. And PERM audits are on the rise. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Josiah Curtis. BAL’s USCIS Fee Calculator is available here: www.bal.com/resources/2023-uscis-fee-calculator

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Episode 7: Premium processing, labor investigations,...

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2023/01/19

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces a new phase of its premium processing expansion. The Department of Homeland Security streamlines deferred action requests for noncitizens who witness labor violations. And additional H-2B visas offer new opportunities for employers. We cover all this and more on this week’s BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Ashley Foret Dees. For information on BAL’s webinar on the proposed USCIS fee hikes, visit bal.com/events. For information on H-2B visas, visit

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Episode 6: Biden immigration policy, COVID...

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2023/01/12

President Biden announces a new entry process for Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan nationals. The Department of Homeland Security extends a COVID vaccination requirement. And recent layoffs pose a particular challenge for nonimmigrant visa holders. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Carla Tarazi.

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