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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Children being adopted by Americans can qualify for an exception, including a National Interest Exception pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998, if applicable. These American families should ...