BAL Releases New White Paper on How Countries Regulate Immigration in Response to Their Local Unemployment Rates

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Berry Appleman & Leiden today released a new white paper on the connection between high-skilled immigration and economic growth.

Unemployment often serves as a country's primary rationale for restricting skilled immigration from abroad?the higher the unemployment rate, the more attractive the argument for limiting foreign workers.

Though conventional arguments suggest that skilled foreign workers displace local workers and restrictions would thus bolster local employment, a countervailing argument is well-supported by evidence that, in fact, high-skilled immigrants bring fresh ideas, talent and innovation beneficial for growing jobs and GDP. Thus, bucking conventional wisdom, many countries draft regulations with the intent of increasing net migration to meet economic policy objectives.

The diverse ways that countries have shaped their immigration regulations demand analysis in order to understand the economic arguments underpinning immigration policies and how these arguments are filtered through each country's political system. BAL has analyzed immigration regulations in countries around the world, especially high-demand destinations for skilled immigration, and found several patterns in how they structure their immigration regulations in relation to their unemployment rates.

This white paper explains these patterns in detail so that multi-national companies can strategically plan how to structure their global mobility programs.  The white paper can be accessed at the link below:

https://www.balglobal.com/global-trend/how-have-countries-regulated-immigration-in-response-to-their-local-unemployment-rates/

About BAL
BAL is singularly focused on meeting the immigration challenges of corporate clients around the world in ways that make immigration more strategic and clients more successful. Established in 1980, the firm provides comprehensive services from 18 offices across six continents. BAL and its leaders are highly ranked in every major legal publication, including Best Lawyers, Chambers, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal. Non-U.S. offices are operated by affiliated entities in those countries. See website for details. www.balglobal.com. 

SOURCE Berry Appleman & Leiden