BAL Immigration Report

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Episode 85: H-1B second round cap selection Q&A Aug 08, 2024

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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, and highlight the top immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.

This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.

Episode 84: H-1B regs in Trump pipeline pre-2020 election Aug 01, 2024

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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 more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.

This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

Episode 83: The Olympian and refugee advocate Pur Biel Jul 25, 2024

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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 BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.

C'est La Visa! Paris Olympics and H-2A insights Jul 18, 2024

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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 to the games.

Explore more episodes of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.

Episode 81: H-1B second lottery, Kelly Clarkson and other SHRM24 hot topics Jul 11, 2024

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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 Act 2024.

Get these insights and more in the latest episode of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.

Episode 80: What employers told us about immigration and the presidential election Jun 27, 2024

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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 latest episode of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

Episode 79: Surveying the immigration landscape with AILA's new president-elect Jun 20, 2024

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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 the immigration landscape and discuss AILA's focus on becoming more inclusive. Get this news and more in the latest episode of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.

Episode 78: What immigration might look like in a second Trump administration Jun 13, 2024

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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.

Get this news and more in the latest episode of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

Episode 77: Nika Mühl and gender disparities in P-1 visa process Jun 06, 2024

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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 athletes face with the visa process.

Get this news and more in the special extended episode of BAL's podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

Episode 76: Immigration solutions for labor shortages in the hospitality industry May 30, 2024

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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.