Episode 25: Administrative processing, Florida's E-Verify law, AILA's USCIS progress report
The State Department streamlines administrative processing. Florida passes a new E-Verify law. And a check on USCIS' efforts to reduce barriers to immigration services. We cover all this and more on t...
25 Maj 202310min
Episode 24: The COVID public health emergency, STEM gap with China, TPS as an H-1B workaround
The COVID-19 public health emergency ends. National security experts warn of a STEM talent gap between the U.S. and China. And the advantages and risks of TPS as an H-1B alternative. We cover all this...
18 Maj 202311min
Episode 23: Form I-9 update, Diversity Visas, visa processing abroad
The U.S. announces a 30-day grace period for compliance after Form I-9 flexible measures end July 31. Diversity Visa results are now available. And an update on consular processing from two of BAL's ...
11 Maj 202311min
Episode 22: COVID-19 vaccination requirement, writers on strike, and the massive number of H-1B registrations
The Biden administration announces the end of a COVID vaccination requirement. A writers' strike could slow O-1 visa applications. And a look at the huge number of H-1B registrations USCIS received. ...
4 Maj 202310min
Episode 21: Employers say better immigration policies would make the U.S. more competitive
Employers grapple with an increase in PERM audits. A plan to increase USCIS fees draws nearly 8,000 comments. And in a new survey, employers say better immigration policies would help make the U.S. mo...
27 Apr 202310min
Episode 20: What PWD delays mean for employers, employees and their families
The White House moves to expand healthcare coverage to DACA recipients. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extends a biometrics suspension for H-4 and L-2 applicants. And the impact of delays ...
20 Apr 20239min
Episode 19: O-1 visas, visa processing in India, Exchange Visitor Program
The U.S. Mission to India makes progress toward its goal of processing one million visa applications this year. The State Department updates requirements for Ukrainian students in the Exchange Visitor...
13 Apr 20239min
Episode 18: Post-lottery H-1B recap
A federal judge rules in favor of the government in a case challenging H-4 work authorization. USCIS issues guidance related to gender markers listed on forms and documents. And preliminary analysi...
6 Apr 20239min
