Episode 41: An interview with BAL Managing Partner Frieda Garcia
A federal judge rules against Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The State Department announces it has issued all available Diversity Visas. And we sit down with BAL's new managing partner. Gues...
14 Sep 202313min
Episode 40: The benefits and drawbacks of E-Verify
A policy that allows visa applicants more time to book appointments is coming to an end. The State Department's forthcoming domestic visa renewal pilot is expected to help reduce workloads abroad. And...
7 Sep 202312min
Episode 39: EAD extensions, Student Visa numbers and the real-world impact of processing delays
A temporary policy on employment authorization extensions is set to end. Student visa issuance is on the rise. And a look at the impact of USCIS processing delays. We cover all this and more on this...
31 Aug 202310min
Episode 38: What you need to know about Europe's forthcoming travel authorization system
An important I-9 deadline will arrive next week. The Biden administration extends Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and Ukraine. And European countries move to establish a new travel authorizatio...
24 Aug 202311min
Episode 37: How U.S. passport applications have swamped the State Department — and what that means for business
The State Department publishes a new proposal on allowing third parties at interviews for U.S. citizen services. Foreign musicians and artists express concern about proposed filing fee increases. And ...
17 Aug 202312min
Episode 36: Analyzing the second H-1B registration lottery
Lawmakers introduce a Name, Image and Likeness bill with new provisions for F-1 student athletes. The U.S. curtails consular services in Niger. And a closer look at USCIS' second H-1B lottery. We c...
10 Aug 202310min
Episode 35: J-1 Visa Opportunities for STEM researchers, specialists
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 — a...
3 Aug 202311min
Episode 34: Form I-9 rule, a second H-1B lottery, recent Supreme Court rulings
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 i...
27 Jul 202314min
