The State Department updated its webpage on the diversity visa pause with the following statement: “As of August 28, 2026, in accordance with the Court’s The State Department posted an update stating ...

The Philippines’ Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced new requirements for Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications and processing The Department of Labor and Employment and the ...

Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced on Sept. 2, 2026, pending updates to the implementation of its OFLC has issued a court-ordered notice advising that certain H-2A employers may be ...

The World Cup ended nearly two months ago, and it left the United States with genuine goodwill from thousands of ...

Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a consular update stating that nationals from visitor visa-exempt countries will be issued temporary visas Brazil will issue temporary visas ...

Authorities announced on July 27, 2026, that the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) was officially open. In February, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule in the Federal ...

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Amy is the Growth & Strategy Manager in BAL’s Dallas office. She is responsible for developing and executing business strategies for continued growth, market expansion and client diversification. Amy ...

The following FAQ addresses the steps involved in the actual processing of Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) applications as reported on the Department of Labor (DOL) site, defines terms ...

Join BAL’s Kristi Ngo as she leads an insightful discussion on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program at the California Asian Pacific American Bar Association panel, “Navigating Current Immigration ...

One of three primary visa scheduling websites used by the U.S. State Department — USTravelDocs.com — has been experiencing ongoing technical issues, which have significantly increased over the last ...