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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 25: Administrative processing, Florida's E-Verify law, AILA's USCIS progress report May 25, 2023

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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.

Episode 24: The COVID public health emergency, STEM gap with China, TPS as an H-1B workaround May 18, 2023

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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

Episode 23: Form I-9 update, Diversity Visas, visa processing abroad May 11, 2023

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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

Episode 22: COVID-19 vaccination requirement, writers on strike, and the massive number of H-1B registrations May 04, 2023

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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.

Episode 21: Employers say better immigration policies would make the U.S. more competitive Apr 27, 2023

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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

Episode 20: What PWD delays mean for employers, employees and their families Apr 20, 2023

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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/

Episode 19: O-1 visas, visa processing in India, Exchange Visitor Program Apr 13, 2023

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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.

Episode 18: Post-lottery H-1B recap Apr 06, 2023

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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/

Episode 17: H-1B lottery, summer travel, state and local pay transparency laws Mar 30, 2023

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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.

Episode 16: How the business community is responding to proposed USCIS fee increases Mar 23, 2023

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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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