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The government of Saudi Arabia commenced the initial phase of increasing Saudization rates across four healthcare professions within the private sector on April 17, 2025. Key Points: This first phase of the implementation targets specific Saudization percentages: 65% for radiology; 80% for both clinical nutrition and
The State Department has updated global visa wait times. The update now includes additional information on the average time nonimmigrant visa applicants waited for an interview in the previous month. The Department also continues to provide the estimated wait time until the next available interview
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has advised that only the updated Jan. 20, 2025, editions of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), employment authorization and other applications forms will be accepted starting May 29. Key Points: Starting May 29, 2025, only the Jan. 20, 2025, edition of certain forms will be accepted, including:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated certain forms and only the Jan. 20, 2025, editions will be accepted starting May 28, including temporary to permanent resident status adjustment and EB-5 investor forms. Key Forms: Starting May 28, 2025, only the Jan. 20, 2025, edition of certain forms will be accepted,
Mexico’s consulates in the U.S. have seen an increase in appointments, documentation and legal consultations in response to the Foreign Ministry’s strengthened efforts to digitize, simplify and expand consular services offered in the United States. Key Points: The Foreign Ministry’s initiatives resulted in a 21%
The President of the Philippines issued an executive order establishing the legal framework for a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), enabling nonimmigrant foreign nationals to stay and work remotely in the country for a temporary period. Key Points: Foreigners applying for or holding the DNV must:
While Parent visa applications must still be submitted via paper form, applicants are now able to import applications into the online ImmiAccount service. Key Points: Applicants can import their Parent visa application into ImmiAccount once the Department of Home Affairs has acknowledged receipt. Importing an
Increased H-1B and I-9 scrutiny means greater risk for your business. Multiple news articles confirm a significant number of worksite enforcement arrests are currently being made and we anticipate these audits and investigations to ramp up in the next few years. Review answers to frequently asked questions for clear expectations about why
If your organization employs foreign nationals, it’s crucial to ensure compliance through mergers & acquisitions, reductions in force and other company changes. Here are immigration considerations for three of the most common company restructurings, and how you can support your foreign national employees through the changes. 1. Expanding or reducing operations in
Are you compliant with the new H-1B modernization rule? BAL’s legal experts clarify three provisions of the new rule published in December 2024 to ensure your organization is equipped to maintain compliance. 1. Clarifying the definition of “specialty occupation” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the definition of a “specialty occupation” for
From structure comes strength. Whether the number of foreign national employees in your program is fewer than 10 or more than 1,000, there are common structural elements that can strengthen your program to successfully navigate the complexities of immigration law and compliance. Below