Week: November 18 - 22, 2024

In this week's newsletter, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced important updates for the H-2 program, including plans to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas available for fiscal year 2025 and released the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the next year. Plus, the latest in global immigration news.

Also, in case you missed it, watch a recording of BAL's post-election webinar to learn more about preparing your immigration program for the incoming Trump administration and listen to our latest podcast where BAL’s Jeremy Fudge and Frieda Garcia celebrate The BAL Immigration Report’s 100th episode, with gratitude for BAL’s exceptional clients, historic milestones and growth over the last 44 years.

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• United States | Additional H-2B visa allotment announced for FY 2025

DHS announced it plans to make nearly 65,000 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

• United States | DHS announces list of countries eligible for H-2 programs

DHS announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the next year.

• The BAL Immigration Report | BAL CEO Jeremy Fudge and Managing Partner Frieda Garcia Thanksgiving Edition

• Canada | New rules for off-campus work for international students
• Spain | New requirements for Entrepreneur’s Act applications
• Finland | Pause in processing of work-based permits
• Australia | Mobility arrangement announced with India
• Vietnam | Semiannual report deadline forthcoming
• Philippines | e-Visa implementation update

• Making your employment-based visa case strong to reduce Requests for Evidence (RFE)

• BAL's Eileen Lohmann featured in INC. Magazine