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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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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.

    Episode 50: The economic cost of the green card backlog

    Episode 50: The economic cost of the green card backlog

    Lawmakers reach a deal to avert a government shutdown.
    The government publishes a regulation on additional H-2B visas.
    And a new report estimates the economic cost of the U.S. green card backlog.
    We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report.
    Guest: Jack Malde.
    Green Light to Growth: Estimating the Economic Benefits of Clearing Green Card Backlogs: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/green-light-to-growth-estimating-the-economic-benefits-of-clearing-green-card-backlogs/. 

    • 10 min
    Episode 49: Business support for DACA, H-2B visas, AI and immigration

    Episode 49: Business support for DACA, H-2B visas, AI and immigration

    The business community shows support for Dreamers. The Biden administration announces additional H-2B visas. And more on the role immigration could play in the development of AI in the United States.
    We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report.
    Guest: Michelle Funk.

    • 9 min
    Episode 48: AI executive order, EAD extensions, the MLB playoffs

    Episode 48: AI executive order, EAD extensions, the MLB playoffs

    The White House calls for streamlined immigration policies for AI workers. A temporary policy that provided longer automatic extensions of employment authorization documents has expired. And the baseball playoffs highlight a trend involving visitors from Venezuela.
    We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report.
    Guest: Gabriel Castro.
    BAL H-1B webinar: www.bal.com/perspectives/bal-events/proposed-h-1b-modernization-rule-hosted-by-bal-community/

    • 9 min
    Episode 47: Delving into the proposed changes to the H-1B lottery

    Episode 47: Delving into the proposed changes to the H-1B lottery

    Israeli nationals are now eligible for visa-free travel to the United States.
    Europe officially postpones its travel authorization program.
    And U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes big changes to the H-1B lottery.
    Guest: Steve Plastrik.
    BAL Community webinar on H-1B modernization proposal: https://www.bal.com/perspectives/bal-events/proposed-h-1b-modernization-rule-hosted-by-bal-community/

    • 10 min
    Episode 46: An interview with BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge

    Episode 46: An interview with BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge

    A proposal to modify the H-1B and F-1 visa programs clears White House review.
    The U.S. halts visa services in Israel.
    And an interview with BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge.
    Guest: Jeremy Fudge. 

    • 12 min
    Episode 45: The impact of AI on immigration law and global mobility

    Episode 45: The impact of AI on immigration law and global mobility

    Passport wait times finally begin to improve.
    Domestic Visa Renewal could be a game-changer—but will take time and resources.
    And a look at the impact artificial intelligence may have on immigration law.
    Guest: Edward Rios. 
    2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide: Domestic Visa Renewal: https://www.bestlawyers.com/article/domestic-visa-renewal-explained/5564
    WERC Global Workforce Symposium: https://go.bal.com/BAL_WERC_GWS23
     
     
     

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