USCIS provided updates on the FY26 H-1B cap process, noting a significant decrease in the total number of registrations submitted and eligible beneficiaries compared to FY25. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #USCIS #FY26 #H1B #Visas #USA #immigration #news

France introduced more relaxed EU Blue Card rules to expand professional experience eligibility and reduce work contract durations. Read more: go.bal.com/BALNews_FR2505… #EU #BlueCard #France #work #news

USCIS identified a recent E-Verify technical issue and urges employers to take action to resolve it. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA_25… #USCIS #USA #Labor #Employers #news #EVerify #tech #issues

The European Commission announced the launch of a shared biometric matching service capable of performing fingerprint matching and enabling facial recognition. Read more: go.bal.com/BALNews_EU_250… #EU #biometric #services #immigration #news #Europe #travel

This Memorial Day, let's pause to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their courage reminds us of the values that make America a beacon of hope for people around the world seeking a better life. We are forever grateful. #MemorialDay

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to roll out airport modernization enhancements to support the expected increase in international travel. Learn how: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #CBP #internationaltravel #USA #travel #news

Effective June 1, 2025, Poland is enacting labor market reforms aimed at streamlining administrative processes and tightening compliance around the employment of foreign nationals. Read how: go.bal.com/BALNews_Pol_25… #Poland #immigration #employment #news #foreign #worker

11 BAL partners and one of our founders are on the 2025 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list! BAL founder, Jeff Appleman, is also included in the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. Congratulations to everyone listed and thank you to Lawdragon for this recognition.

The OFLC recently announced solicitation of input for the annual determination of labor supply states (LSS) to enhance U.S. worker recruitment under the 2022 H-2A Final Rule. Read more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #OFLC #H2A #Visas #USA #news #worker #recruitment

The Australian government is implementing new measures to strengthen security for accessing its online visa and immigration services. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_AUS250… #Australia #immigration #news

The Philippines is offering Indian nationals visa-free entry for tourism visits that do not exceed 14 days. Read more: go.bal.com/BALNews_PHL_25… #Philippines #tourism #travel #India #travelers #visafree

Starting July 3, 2025, USCIS will only accept the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #USA #news #USCIS #reminder #immigration #update

19 BAL attorneys are included in the 2025 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, a standard of excellence for the legal industry! We're especially proud of the three BALers who are new to the list this year. Read more: go.bal.com/BAL_Chambers20… #USA #immigration #law #oneBAL #Chambers

Canada introduces the Strong Borders Act to protect against organized crime, the flow of illegal fentanyl and money laundering. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_CAN250… #Canada #immigration #news #bordersecurity

Proclamations issued on June 4 outline travel bans for 19 countries and certain restrictions for international students at Harvard University. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #USA #TraveBan #immigration #news #Harvard #updates

BAL is so proud that 11 of our office locations in seven states are listed in the 2025 Chambers and Partners USA Guide, including our newest office in 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮! We were also recognized on its Nationwide list 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘄!

The Trump administration's travel restrictions went into effect June 9 while the restrictions at Harvard are on hold. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA250… #TravelBan #immigration #travel #news #TrumpAdministration #Harvard #InternationalStudents

At BAL, our success is driven by the talent, dedication and hard work of our paralegals, associates, senior associates and operations staff. Today, we celebrate you — and every role you play in helping us deliver exceptional services. #oneBAL #EmployeeAppreciationDay

The July Visa Bulletin shows slight advancement in all visa categories for China and the EB-3 visa category for India. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA1_2… #immigration #news #USA #VisaBulletin #China #India #EB3 #visas

The DOL posted processing times for PERM applications and prevailing wage determination requests as of June 9. Learn more: go.bal.com/BALNews_USA2_2… #immigration #news #USA #VisaBulletin #DOL #PERM #labor