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BAL welcomes Ladik Law Firm into Sports and Entertainment Practice

The addition of Steve Ladik and his team to BAL’s renowned Sports and Entertainment Practice adds deep expertise supporting individual athletes, teams and leagues at the amateur and professional levels.

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Lynden Melmed appointed chair of MPI Board of Trustees

The Migration Policy Institute Board of Trustees welcomed BAL Partner Lynden Melmed as its new chair.

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Case study: BAL + Government Strategies team

How BAL helped clients to prepare for upcoming USCIS changes.

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Track the latest in immigration policy

Stay informed of business immigration policies resulting from President Trump’s executive orders, memoranda and proclamations with our policy tracker.

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The top source for immigration insights, trusted by 1,000+ immigration professionals

BAL Community is your trusted source for clarity and actionable intelligence. We provide analysis and break down program implications in real-time as U.S. immigration policy and regulations undergo a seismic shift in 2025 and into 2026.

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BAL can help you:

  • Prepare and file visa petitions

    We handle the preparation and filing of visa petitions with precision and care, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex immigration requirements with confidence.

  • Remain compliant

    We ensure every element of your program is fully operational and compliant with legal requirements, including Form I-9 and E-Verify, government site visits and all visa types.

  • Navigate changes

    As a go-to resource for business strategy and planning, we provide the analysis and guidance needed for initiatives impacting immigration programs including changing immigration laws, M&A, reorganizations, expansions, and talent planning.

What powers your organization?

Learn about our collaborative, people-centered mission to help clients by delivering the most comprehensive immigration solution in the industry.

Immigration is all we do

A singular focus on immigration law means our operations are purpose-built to support you through and streamline complex immigration processes. Plus, our expertise allows us not only to understand, but address and anticipate your challenges.

45+

years of setting the bar for the corporate immigration industry

75

average Net Promoter Score (NPS), twice the legal industry average

1000+

immigration programs managed through 12 administrations

13

U.S. offices and network partners in 170+ countries

What makes us different?

At BAL, we don’t just aim to meet expectations—we pursue the exceptional. Our oneBAL approach means we operate as a single, integrated team across all offices, without silos or competing priorities. This collaborative model allows us to deliver consistent excellence, no matter where our clients are or what challenges they face.

Providing people-first immigration solutions

We take a comprehensive approach to our clients’ immigration programs that puts people ahead of policies and processes. Our strategic program support, deep immigration expertise, end-to-end case management, global network and best-in-class client service drive successful business outcomes.

Employment authorization and work visas

With extensive experience across industries and case types, our attorneys can support the immigration journey of your skilled employees wherever they are needed across the world.

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Program support and management

Our comprehensive range of immigration services provides you with the necessary options to adapt to changing regulations, overcome obstacles and operate an exceptional immigration program.

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Technology

Our proprietary case management platform simplifies and streamlines the immigration process for everyone involved, delivering real-time visibility into immigration status and clarifying the next steps to move forward.

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Specialty practices

BAL delivers unrivaled expertise to help companies meet the demand for seasonal workers (agriculture, hospitality, etc.) and special immigration needs of athletes and entertainers.

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