Episode 50: The economic cost of the green card backlog By: Andres Trujillo November 16, 2023 News Podcast Comments are off for this post. Lawmakers reach a deal to avert a government shutdown. The government publishes a regulation on additional H-2B visas. And a Read More
Episode 49: Business support for DACA, H-2B visas, AI and immigration By: Andres Trujillo November 9, 2023 Podcast DACA, H-2A/H-2B, Podcast Comments are off for this post. The business community shows support for Dreamers. The Biden administration announces additional H-2B visas. And more on the role immigration Read More
Episode 48: BAL Immigration Report: AI executive order, EAD extensions, the MLB playoffs By: Andres Trujillo November 2, 2023 Podcast AI, Podcast Comments are off for this post. The White House calls for streamlined immigration policies for AI workers. A temporary policy that provided longer automatic extensions Read More
Episode 47: Proposed changes to the H-1B lottery By: Andres Trujillo October 26, 2023 Podcast H-1B, H-1B Modernization, Podcast Comments are off for this post. Israeli nationals are now eligible for visa-free travel to the United States. Europe officially postpones its travel authorization program. And Read More
Episode 42: An interview with BAL Partner Lynden Melmed By: Andres Trujillo September 21, 2023 Podcast BAL People, Immigration Reform Comments are off for this post. A proposed H-1B regulation is under White House Review. The October Visa Bulletin shows advancement in key employment-based categories. And Read More
Episode 41: An interview with BAL Managing Partner Frieda Garcia By: Andres Trujillo September 14, 2023 Podcast BAL People Comments are off for this post. A federal judge rules against Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The State Department announces it has issued all available Diversity Read More
Episode 40: Visa appointments, domestic visa renewal, benefits and drawbacks of E-Verify By: Andres Trujillo September 7, 2023 Podcast Visa Application Comments are off for this post. A policy that allows visa applicants more time to book appointments is coming to an end. The State Department’s forthcoming Read More
Episode 39: EAD extensions, Student Visa numbers and the real-world impact of processing delays By: Andres Trujillo August 31, 2023 Podcast Processing Times, Recent Developments Comments are off for this post. A temporary policy on employment authorization extensions is set to end. Student visa issuance is on the rise. And a Read More
Episode 35: H-1B registration lottery, visa waiver program, J-1 visa opportunities By: Andres Trujillo August 3, 2023 Podcast H-1B, Recent Developments, Visa Lottery Comments are off for this post. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services completes a second H-1B registration lottery. The U.S. limits Hungarian citizens’ access to the visa Read More
Episode 34: Form I-9 rule, a second H-1B lottery, recent Supreme Court rulings By: Andres Trujillo July 27, 2023 Podcast H-1B, I-9, Recent Developments, Visa Lottery Comments are off for this post. The Department of Homeland Security publishes a much-anticipated Form I-9 rule. USCIS announces it will conduct a second H-1B registration Read More