BAL Immigration Report
Business og økonomiPolitikk og nyheterThe BAL Immigration Report gives you all of the news you need to know to navigate the world of corporate immigration. Every week, we offer the latest in U.S. and global immigration news and analysis — all in about 10 minutes.
Siste episoder av BAL Immigration Report podcast
- Episode 105: Hockey diehards & vampire dads: Meet BAL’s immigration litigation and program-building experts (00:14:08)
In this week's episode, Gabe Mozes and Jeff Robins introduce BAL’s newest office in Atlanta and litigation service group while diving into their deep experience in immigration.
- Episode 104: CHIPS and Tips — Strategies for Semiconductor Industry Employers (00:15:09)
Reinforcing semiconductor chip supply chains in the U.S., from R&D to distribution, offers tremendous opportunities as well as significant challenges — including deficits in the talent pipeline. How can employers in the semiconductor industry stay competitive? In this week’s episode, BAL’s Michelle Gergerian and Victoria Ma discuss strategies employers can use to best position themselves for attracting and retaining top talent in the semiconductor industry. 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 © 2025 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.
- Episode 103: UK ETA Update + That’s Immi-tainment Faves (00:18:36)
In our last episode of the year, Jonathan Nagel provides an advisory update on the new European travel systems, and Gabriel Castro and Kristi Ngo suggest their favorite immigration-themed books, movies and media you may want to discover over the holidays. 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.
- Episode 102: 2024 Year in Review With Stuart Anderson (00:24:57)
In this week’s extended episode, special guest Stuart Anderson joins the BAL Immigration Report to discuss this year’s key developments in immigration policy. Stuart Anderson is the executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, a nonpartisan public policy research organization focusing on trade, immigration and related issues, and a senior contributor to Forbes. 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.
- Episode 101: F-1 visa challenges facing students and employers (00:26:08)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Stacey Scorza assembles a panel of designated school officials and an executive in employer relations from Southern Methodist University (SMU) to discuss F-1 visa challenges and STEM OPT issues facing international students and employers. Plus, the latest immigration news including an update on the H-1B visa cap and China’s visa-free policy expansion. 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.
- Episode 100: BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge and Managing Partner Frieda Garcia Thanksgiving Edition (00:20:31)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Jeremy Fudge and Frieda Garcia celebrate the BAL Immigration Report’s 100th episode, and gratitude for BAL’s exceptional clients, historic milestones and growth over the last 44 years. You can also watch the video of this podcast on the BAL YouTube® channel. 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.
- Episode 99: AI-doption trends in corporate immigration (00:17:02)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Edward Rios and Christopher Barnett discuss AI implementation and adoption in the global mobility arena and the matter of digital solidarity versus digital sovereignty impacting corporate immigration and foreign policy. Plus, the latest immigration news including an update on litigation against the Keeping Families Together program. 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.
- Episode 98: Down under: Exploring the upsides and downsides of E-3 visas (00:12:19)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s David Wagner and Nathan McKinlay-Roy continue their discussion on treaty visas from Episode 97 focusing on the E-3 classification for Australian nationals. 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.
- Episode 97: Trick or Treaty — Is a treaty visa right for your immigration program? (00:15:12)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s David Wagner and Nathan McKinlay-Roy discuss when employers should consider treaty visas as viable options for their immigration programs. 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.
- Episode 96: Portals, passports and program tips for winter holiday travel (00:14:09)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Tiffany Derentz and Brendan Kinne discuss an updated travel program from the U.S. State Department and travel tips for foreign nationals planning to go abroad during the winter holiday season. 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.
- Episode 95: Why employers should opt for O-1 visas (00:11:40)
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.
- Episode 94: H-1B insights and corporate immigration trends for Fiscal Year 2024 (00:07:04)
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.
- Episode 93: How Utah is better connecting employers with immigrant talent (00:19:48)
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.
- Episode 92: The future of "fragile" immigration statuses (00:13:16)
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.
- Episode 91: Cautionary tales in M&A immigration compliance (00:15:58)
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.
- Episode 90: Remains of the day: Biden’s final quarter immigration priorities (00:22:13)
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.
- Episode 89: On global mobility and cat cafés (00:09:54)
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.
- Episode 88: PERM priorities - The top four considerations for employers (00:12:30)
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.
- Episode 87: EB-5 Visa – The PERM alternative for investors (00:09:14)
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.
- Episode 86: Status update on domestic visa renewals post-pilot program (00:09:49)
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.
- Episode 85: H-1B second round cap selection Q&A (00:29:10)
In this week’s episode, our legal experts answer questions regarding the H-1B second lottery cap selection announcement — and whether to expect a third lottery. Also, as the Olympics draw to a close, we reveal which 2024 immigration policies have earned gold, silver and bronze medals in our eyes, and highlight the top 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.
- Episode 84: H-1B regs in Trump pipeline pre-2020 election (00:12:41)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Eileen Lohmann discusses immigration regulations former President Trump had in the pipeline before the 2020 election and what they could mean for a potential second term. Plus, the immigrant impact on Team USA and 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.
- Episode 83: The Olympian and refugee advocate Pur Biel (00:17:48)
In this week’s episode, BAL’s Tiffany Derentz met with Pur Biel, a member of the International Olympic Committee, to talk about his inspiring journey from Sudanese refugee to Olympian. Plus, we discuss updates for DACA college graduates and other top 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.
- C’est La Visa! Paris Olympics and H-2A insights (00:14:36)
In this week’s episode, we examine a recent H-2A report, discuss the new Farmworker’s Protection Rule and outline the Biden administration’s Spring regulatory agenda updates. We also kick off our Olympics-focused series with a look at what it takes from an immigration perspective to get Team USA to the games. Explore more episodes of BAL’s podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, 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.
- Episode 81: H-1B second lottery, Kelly Clarkson and other SHRM24 hot topics (00:10:37)
In this week’s spotlight, BAL’s Josiah Curtis and Shane Andrews discuss hot topics from this year’s SHRM conference, from a potential H-1B second lottery to Kelly Clarkson. Top immigration news clips include the Supreme Court’s overturn of the Chevron doctrine and Ireland’s new Employment Permits Act 2024. Get these insights and more in the latest episode of BAL’s podcast, the BAL Immigration Report, available on Apple, Spotify and the BAL news site. This alert 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.