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Oct 17, 2024 • 12min

Episode 95: Why employers should opt for O-1 visas

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Gabriel Castro discusses O-1 visas and why more employers are considering them as an alternative to the H-1B lottery. Plus, the latest immigration news. 
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Oct 10, 2024 • 7min

Episode 94: H-1B insights and corporate immigration trends for Fiscal Year 2024

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Steve Plastrik highlights the immigration trends for Fiscal Year 2024 that impacted employers including H-1B selection rates. To view visualized data referenced in the analysis, visit the Episode 94 page on BAL.com. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL immigration news page. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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Oct 3, 2024 • 20min

Episode 93: How Utah is better connecting employers with immigrant talent

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Jeff Joseph discusses Utah’s latest immigrant integration initiatives focused on global talent with program director Natalie El-Deiry. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL immigration news page. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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Sep 26, 2024 • 13min

Episode 92: The future of "fragile" immigration statuses

BAL’s Kelli Duehning discusses fragile and quasi immigration statuses like DACA, the differences between them and what to anticipate regarding theses statuses with a change in administration. Plus, the latest immigration news. 
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Sep 19, 2024 • 16min

Episode 91: Cautionary tales in M&A immigration compliance

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Edward Rios and Femi Adeyemi discuss compliance issues that often get overlooked with foreign national employees during mergers and acquisitions and company restructures. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL immigration news page. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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Sep 12, 2024 • 22min

Episode 90: Remains of the day: Biden’s final quarter immigration priorities

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Eileen Lohmann and Steve Plastrik dive into the remaining immigration priorities for the Biden administration ranging from adjustment of status improvements to DACA updates to finalizing the H-1B modernization rule. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.  
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Sep 5, 2024 • 10min

Episode 89: On global mobility and cat cafés

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Gabriel Castro and Kristi Ngo discuss a recent end-of-summer event they attended with a group of global mobility professionals – and understanding what global mobility means. Plus, the latest immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.  
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Aug 29, 2024 • 13min

Episode 88: PERM priorities - The top four considerations for employers

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Chad Li and Kyle McLaughlin discuss common questions about the PERM process and identify four main considerations employers should be aware of when navigating its complexities. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 9min

Episode 87: EB-5 Visa – The PERM alternative for investors

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Kristi Ngo explains why the EB-5 visa is a viable alternative to the traditional PERM green card path for certain foreign national investors. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This podcast has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. Copyright © 2024 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 10min

Episode 86: Status update on domestic visa renewals post-pilot program

In this week’s episode, BAL’s Tiffany Derentz provides an update on the U.S. Department of State’s domestic visa renewal pilot program, which ended May 1. Plus, the latest U.S. and global immigration news. Explore more episodes of the BAL Immigration Report podcast, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site.  

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