The Department of Labor posted the latest processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) requests and prevailing wage determination processing times. Read PERM processing times FAQ for ...

Because fee schedules and payment requirements change, this guide explains the principal categories of work-related immigration fees rather than listing amounts that may quickly become outdated.

BAL will be the Funny Money Sponsor for the MARC charity casino night and fall conference on Oct. 8-9. Spend two days connecting with industry peers, gaining valuable insights and enjoying ...

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are available each fiscal year for foreign nationals, their spouses and children ...

On June 8, 2026, a federal district court issued an order vacating agency actions implementing Presidential Proclamation 10973, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (“H-1B Proclamation ...

The Office for Government Policy Coordination announced a quota of 191,000 foreign workers designated “nonprofessional” in 2026, including 80,000 workers under the Employment Permit System and 109,000 ...

The Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule in the Federal Register (FR) formally establishing the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) as a class A port of entry for 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 ...

Additional Information: Last month, USCIS announced employment-based visa preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart in the May Bulletin. This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S.

Aamna is an Associate in BAL’s Tysons office, managing employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. She supports corporate clients in the technology industry by strategizing seamless ...

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued new guidance on how it determines whether certain Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)- exempt work permits can be issued under the ...