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.

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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.

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The State Department expects significant delays in visa processing in France.

Advocates call for a legislative solution for DACA.

And with graduation season upon us, BAL Senior Associate Chad Li discusses student visa trends.

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The State Department is on pace to issue a record number of nonimmigrant visas this year.

DACA recipients can apply for federal healthcare coverage this fall.

And BAL’s Tiffany Derentz and Brendan Kinne offer tips and reminders ahead of the busy summer travel season.

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Nonimmigrant visa issuance continues to rise.

Diversity Visa results are now available.

And how updates to the Department of Labor’s Schedule A occupation list could help the green card process for workers in critical industries.

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The Supreme Court agrees to hear another immigration case.

BAL makes a big announcement.

And what U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services data tells us about the recent H-1B registration lottery.

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The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about U.S. citizens’ rights in visa denials.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reaches an H-2B cap for returning workers.

And why a small change to the USCIS policy manual could have important consequences for green card applicants.

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The U.S. State Department suspends visa services in Haiti.

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico moves to reduce visa wait times.

And BAL Senior Associate Steven Quezada discusses his series on immigration journeys to the U.S.

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Federal authorities increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services releases data showing its progress in reducing processing times.

And a ruling out of Georgia draws the attention of the immigration law community.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is now accepting H-1B petitions for cap-subject visas.

The U.S. Embassy in India moves to streamline appointments.

And why now is a good time for U.S. employers to rethink immigration strategies.

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