BAL Immigration Report

A federal court hears a case challenging the legality of DACA.

The percentage of foreign-born workers reaches a record high.

And what the public can do to help reduce barriers to immigration.

We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report.

Guest: Shev Dalal-Dheini.

Two Years Later: The Status of AILA's Recommendations to Reduce Barriers to USCIS Benefits and Services https://www.aila.org/infonet/two-years-later-the-status-of-aila-recommendations

Take Action: Urge USCIS to Remove Barriers to Its Benefits and Services https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/advocacy-action-center

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.

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: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23813309-national-security-leaders-letter-to-house-select-committee-on-ccp?responsive=1&title=1

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

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.

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: https://www.regulations.gov/document/USCIS-2021-0010-0001/comment

SHRM 2023 Workplace Immigration Research: https://advocacy.shrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SHRM-Workplace-Immigration-Research-2023.pdf

SHRM Policy Recommendations: https://advocacy.shrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SHRM-Workplace-Immigration-Policy-Recommendations-2023-1.pdf

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: https://www.bal.com/bal-events/perm-audit-trends-updates-and-strategies-for-navigating-the-current-dol-climate/

Q & A with BAL's Stephen Parker: https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/q-a-with-stephen-parker/

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.

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/

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.