Week: October 14 - 18, 2024

In this week's newsletter, the Department of Homeland Security offers TPS and DED protections to certain Lebanese nationals, a lawsuit was filed seeking to block implementation of a final rule expanding labor rights for H-2A workers and the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda set a date to reopen. Plus, the latest global immigration news.

In this week's episode of the BAL Immigration Report, Gabriel Castro discusses O-1 visas and why more employers are considering them as an alternative to the H-1B lottery.

Also, BAL has created a guide on what's at stake for employment-based immigration in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Download it today.

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U.S. news

• United States | TPS, DED protections offered to Lebanese nationals

DHS announced that certain Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States will be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) protections.

• United States | Lawsuit seeks to block H-2A final rule

A group of farm and business organizations as well as the state of Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Labor seeking to block implementation of a final rule expanding labor rights for H-2A workers.

• United States | U.S. Embassy in Rwanda reopens October 21

The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda announced that it will reopen Oct. 21, 2024, for all in-person services, including visa services and interviews.

• The BAL Immigration Report | Episode 95: Why employers should opt for O-1 visas

In Episode 95, Gabriel Castro discusses O-1 visas and why more employers are considering them as an alternative to the H-1B lottery.

Global news

• Netherlands | Chain authorization mandatory
• Spain | Proof of social security coverage now required
• Ireland | Final transfer of responsibility forthcoming
• Turkey | Updated minimum salary levels

BAL analysis

• What to expect when electing