Norwegian officials announced an increase in the minimum income threshold for individuals sponsoring family members. Learn more: #Norway #income #news #immigration #oneBAL.

Irish officials have provided current processing dates for employment permits. Read more: #Ireland #immigration #employment #news #oneBAL.

The Department of Labor reported H-2B visa processing times as of February 13, 2025. Learn more: #immigration #news #H2B #visas #DOL #processingtimes #oneBAL.

Danish immigration authorities released new wage statistics for the Positive List for skilled work. Learn more: #Denmark #news #Danish #immigration #skilledwork #oneBAL #wages #statistics.

The New Zealand government announced changes to the allocation process for international student visa applications and the Active Investor Plus Visa. Read more: #NewZealand #studentvisas #investorvisas #news #oneBAL.

Finnish authorities proposed new tightened conditions to the Aliens Act tightening the conditions for a permanent residence permit. Read more: #Finland #immigration #Finnish #news #AliensAct #oneBAL.

Ireland announced all Labor Market Access (LMA) permits will be issued via email for individuals under the international protection process. Read more: #Ireland #news #LaborMarket #oneBAL.

The German government launched a new Consular Services Portal. Read more: #Germany #ConsularServices #immigration #news #oneBAL.

The Hong Kong government announced applicants under various admission schemes are now required to submit applications online. Read more: #onlineapplications #HongKong #admissions #news #oneBAL.

USCIS announced that effective Jan. 22, it will waive the requirement to present documentation of COVID-19 vaccination(s) for certain adjustment of status (AOS) applicants. Read more: #immigration #news #COVID19 #USCIS #updates #oneBAL #USCIS

The Italian government’s policy update regarding biometric data collection for certain long-term visas is now in effect. Read more: #Italy #immigration #news #oneBAL

USCIS published a Federal Register notice providing updated procedures for submitting a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Read more: #USCIS #I140 #NIW #immigration #news #oneBAL

BAL wishes our clients, friends and team members a safe, prosperous and peaceful New Year! . #HappyNewYear #2025 #oneBAL

BAL wishes our clients, team members and friends the happiest of holidays!. #HappyHolidays #oneBAL

Join us on 1/08/25 for a discussion around the questions you may have about communicating policy updates to leadership and stakeholders. Register with BAL Community for access: #insights #USpolicy #BALcommunity #oneBAL #HR #SHRM #mobility #relocation

Our Government Strategies team works with teams in BAL's 13 offices to ensure every client has the info they need to manage their #immigration program and stay ahead of changes to immigration #policy. Learn how: #government #strategies #insights #oneBAL

The Labor Department has posted updated processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination (PWD) requests. Read more: #PERM #DOL #LaborDepartment #processingtimes #PWD #oneBAL.

Chinese officials have integrated work permit cards with social security cards, eliminating the need for physical work permit cards. Read more: #China #workpermits #ImmigrationNews #News #oneBAL

BAL is proud to participate in work supporting our communities in every U.S. city that we are fortunate to have a home in. Check out how we give back and be sure to make a donation to your favorite charity this #GivingTuesday. #BALgivesback #oneBAL #donations #probono

BAL wishes all of our clients, team members and friends a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. #HappyThanksgiving #oneBAL