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.

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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. Download the episode wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to subscribe!

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In this week’s episode, BAL’s Edward Rios and Christopher Barnett discuss AI implementation and adoption in the global mobility arena.

Plus, the latest immigration news including an update on litigation against the Keeping Families Together program.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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In this week’s episode of the BAL Immigration Report, 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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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.

View the links below for visualized data of the trends mentioned in his analysis:

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In this week’s episode, BAL’s Jeff Joseph invites Natalie El-Diery, the Director of Immigration and Integration in the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, to discuss the department’s immigrant integration initiatives and the vital role she plays in helping Utah’s new Americans find gainful employment.

Plus, top immigration news including updates on registration for the Diversity Visa for Fiscal Year 2026.

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In this week’s episode, 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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