BAL Immigration Report

USCIS completes a second H-1B registration lottery. The U.S. limits Hungarian citizens’ access to the visa waiver program. And a look at J-1 visa opportunities for STEM researchers and specialists — and how they could help keep the U.S. competitive in the global economy. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guests: Jennifer Clinton and Cyn Rowan

The Department of Homeland Security publishes a much-anticipated Form I-9 rule. USCIS announces it will conduct a second H-1B lottery. And a closer look at two recent Supreme Court cases and their impact on DACA litigation. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Martin Robles-Avila. Practical Alternatives to H-1B Visas: https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/practical-alternatives-to-h-1b-visas/

The Justice Department questions states’ standing to challenge DACA. Proposed H-2 regulations are under White House review. And a new Form I-9 rule is in the works — but may not take effect in time for employers relying on COVID-related flexible measures.  We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Kelli Duehning.

Form I-9 COVID-related flexibilities are set to end on July 31. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launches a biometrics appointment rescheduling tool. And a look at the immigration consequences of marijuana. Guest: Jeff Joseph. 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opens its E-Verify NextGen demonstration project for comments. The State Department plans to launch a pilot program to adjudicate domestic renewals. And a look at where P-1 visa regulations fall short.  Guest: J. Gabriel Castro.  https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/proving-you-are-extraordinary-the-o-1-visa-alternative-to-the-h-1b-lottery/ 

The U.S. State Department clarifies the upcoming India visa bulletin retrogression. The State Department provides travel guidance for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. And remote work in a global context.  Guests: Mark Yelich and Jonathan Nagel.  https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/navigating-pay-transparency-laws-and-perm-walking-a-tightrope-between-compliance-and-contradiction/ 

The U.S. government publishes its semiannual regulatory agenda. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues Employment Authorization Document guidance. And remote work compliance considerations.  Guests: Mark Yelich and Jonathan Nagel. 

USCIS extends premium processing to additional visa categories. The Biden administration moves to preserve Temporary Protected Status for four nationalities. And what an uptick in PERM denials means for employers. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Josiah Curtis.

A recent jobs report shows an uptick in hiring. The State Department provides guidance for international students. And demand for H-2B visas continues to grow. We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Josiah Curtis, Ashley Dees State Department Immigration Updates | Q&A with BAL’s Tiffany Derentz: https://www.bal.com/bal-perspectives/state-department-immigration-updates-qa-with-bals-tiffany-derentz H-2A, H-2B processing times: https://flag.dol.gov/processingtimes Visa Dilemmas Bubble As Writers' Strike Enters 2nd Month: https://www.law360.com/immigration/articles/1684371?nl_pk=cb9c9e98-b125-4de7-b075-e35bc7c26bab&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=immigration&utm_content=2023-06-05&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0 BAL | Temporary Workforce Solutions (H-2): https://www.bal.com/bal-services/temporary-workforce-solutions-h2/

A federal court hears a case challenging the legality of DACA. The percentage of foreign-born workers reaches a record high. And what the public can do to help reduce barriers to immigration.   We cover all this and more on this week's BAL Immigration Report. Guest: Shev Dalal-Dheini. Two Years Later: The Status of AILA’s Recommendations to Reduce Barriers to USCIS Benefits and Services https://www.aila.org/infonet/two-years-later-the-status-of-aila-recommendations Take Action: Urge USCIS to Remove Barriers to Its Benefits and Services https://www.aila.org/advo-media/tools/advocacy-action-center