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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.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 15: NIL options for foreign student athletes Mar 16, 2023

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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/

Episode 14: What the end of the COVID-19 national emergencies mean for immigration processes Mar 09, 2023

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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

Episode 13: Another high-volume cap season? Plus — the growth of digital nomad visas globally Mar 02, 2023

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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

Episode 12: How a State Department plan to resume domestic visa renewals would benefit employers and employees Feb 23, 2023

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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.

Episode 11: What the NBA can tell us about the importance of hiring the best talent in the world Feb 16, 2023

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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.

Episode 10: What you need to know about this year's H-1B cap season Feb 09, 2023

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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.

Episode 9: H-1B registration, State Department visa report, an inside look at litigation over visa delays Feb 02, 2023

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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.

Episode 8: H-4, L-2 settlement; private refugee sponsorship; PERM audit rates Jan 26, 2023

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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

Episode 7: Premium processing, labor investigations, H-2B visa opportunities Jan 19, 2023

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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 afdees.com.

Episode 6: Biden immigration policy, COVID vaccinations, the impact of layoffs on nonimmigrant visa holders Jan 12, 2023

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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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