WayLit’s partner attorneys
Help your team assess immigration options and case strategy, then oversee the legal work. Every case receives senior partner-level attorney oversight.
WayLit vs BAL
BAL alternative for HR and mobility teams
WayLit’s partner attorneys, case managers, global support, and software help HR and mobility teams manage a foreign national workforce.
Plan hiring and mobility with clear immigration timelines and costs.
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See active cases and upcoming deadlines as you plan the work ahead.
Considering a BAL alternative
Choose a team that supports your workforce beyond filings.
BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden) is a corporate immigration law firm with U.S. and global services. Its Cobalt platform gives employers and employees access to case information.
WayLit is a BAL alternative for HR and mobility teams managing a foreign national workforce. WayLit’s partner attorneys help assess immigration options for proposed hires and moves. Dedicated case managers, global support across 100+ countries, and software help your team plan the work and carry it through.
Before setting a hiring or move date, your team needs to understand the immigration requirements, expected timing, and costs. WayLit helps you review those questions, then coordinates the case work, employee communication, and compliance as your plans develop. HR and mobility retain program leadership and employer decisions.
Before the next hire or move
Understand the immigration work before setting the date.
Bring the role, destination, and proposed timing to WayLit. WayLit’s partner attorneys review the immigration options and requirements, while your case manager helps your team understand the documents, coordination, and costs involved. You can use that assessment when deciding how to proceed.
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Assess the options
WayLit’s partner attorneys assess the immigration options for a proposed hire or transfer. HR and mobility can discuss the requirements and questions that affect the plan.
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Review timing and costs
Review the expected case timeline, information needed, and agreed fees with WayLit. Your team can use those details when discussing start dates, move dates, and budgets.
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Decide, then carry out the work
Your company decides whether and when to proceed. WayLit’s partner attorneys oversee the legal work, and case managers coordinate documents, follow-ups, and employee updates.
From the decision to the case work
Legal guidance and case coordination for the plan ahead.
Whether you are scaling a workforce or managing a large immigration program, a dedicated team works as your extension across the program. WayLit connects the people advising on immigration requirements with those coordinating case work and employee support.
Dedicated case managers
Turn the agreed plan into document requests, deadlines, and follow-ups across your program. WayLit provides a 3-hour response SLA during business hours.
High-touch employee support
Help employees understand what a planned move or renewal requires and what to do next. WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team remain available throughout the year.
Automated compliance
WayLit manages compliance as workforce plans change.
WayLit automatically tracks and manages expiration dates, immigration statuses, and changes that could affect an employee’s status based on regulatory requirements.
WayLit’s team evaluates changes with WayLit’s partner attorneys and provides an assessment and the steps needed to maintain compliance. Tracked dates and case information also help identify upcoming renewal work. Case managers coordinate documents and follow-ups, and bring employer decisions or approvals to HR and mobility.
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The information behind the plan
Connect upcoming work with the cases already underway.
Review active cases, deadlines, and outstanding work as you plan the next hires, renewals, and moves. WayLit’s platform gives HR, mobility, hiring managers, and employees a shared view of case progress. Your dedicated team helps explain what that information means for the work ahead.
- For HR and mobility teams.Use case status and upcoming deadlines to prepare program updates and identify employer decisions or approvals.
- For employees.See outstanding requests and the information needed for a case or move. Employees can upload documents and bring questions directly to WayLit.
- For hiring managers.Review case progress relevant to a hire or transfer and discuss expected timing with HR, mobility, and WayLit.
Planning an international move
Review the country requirements before committing to a move.
A proposed destination comes with its own immigration requirements. WayLit’s partner attorneys and local partners support immigration across 100+ countries, with local experts assessing country-specific requirements and WayLit coordinating the work.
Share the destination, employee move, and proposed timing. We’ll review the case types, local requirements, and support your program needs so HR and mobility can make an informed plan.
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Countries supported
Local immigration guidance for the destinations in your hiring and mobility plans.
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Germany
- Ireland
- Singapore
Confirm the destinations and case types your company needs with our team.
When employee plans change
Get guidance on travel, moves, and renewals before acting.
An employee may be planning travel, considering a move, or preparing for a renewal while a case is underway. They can discuss those plans directly with WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team. HR and mobility stay informed about the employer decisions or actions involved.
- Travel guidance included in the case fee.Employees can discuss proposed travel and its immigration implications with WayLit, at no extra charge within the agreed scope.
- Help with moves and renewals.Employees can ask what a planned move or renewal requires, including information to update and documents to prepare.
- Direct contact with the team.Questions go directly to WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team. Your HR and mobility teams receive the information needed for employer actions.
Budgeting for the work ahead
Connect hiring and renewal plans with expected case costs.
Review expected hires, renewals, and moves alongside the cases already underway. WayLit uses flat fees per case, so HR and mobility can connect the agreed work with its cost. When comparing WayLit and BAL proposals, use the same countries, case types, and service scope.
Flat fees per case
Agree on the case scope and fee before work begins. Employee questions and responses to immigration authorities’ requests for additional information are included within that scope. There is no hourly billing.
Platform access included
There is no employee platform fee, regardless of immigration status. Case information is available to HR and mobility teams, hiring managers, and employees.
Separate expenses are clear
Government filing fees and third-party expenses are separate. Include those alongside agreed case fees when reviewing the cost of a hire, renewal, or move.
Experience and customer perspective
More time to work on the program ahead.
10,000+
Cases filed
WayLit’s team handles case coordination and employee questions so your HR and mobility teams have more time for workforce plans, employer decisions, and internal discussions.
Get to know WayLitStrategic value to HR
“The best thing HR can do is operate at a higher level. WayLit gets me out of the weeds. So, I can do what moves the organization forward.”
Moving from BAL to WayLit
Review active matters alongside the work you are planning.
A provider change needs to account for open cases and the hires, renewals, or moves coming next. WayLit’s transition team reviews those together with your company and current provider. Agree on which matters move, which counsel relationships to retain, and who handles each part of the work before the handover.
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Review active matters
Review open filings, upcoming renewals, and outstanding tasks alongside planned hires and moves. Identify the records needed to continue the work.
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Set legal and case responsibilities
Agree on who advises, who coordinates each part of the work, and which counsel relationships your company wants to keep.
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Give employees a clear contact
Explain who employees should contact, how updates will be handled, and what information they need to provide during the transition.
Evaluating a BAL alternative
Questions about planning, decisions, and the work ahead.
Is WayLit an alternative to BAL (Berry Appleman & Leiden)?
Yes. WayLit is a BAL alternative for HR and mobility teams managing a foreign national workforce. WayLit’s partner attorneys help assess immigration options for hiring and mobility plans. Dedicated case managers, direct employee support, software, and immigration support across 100+ countries help coordinate the resulting work. Review your countries, case types, and service needs with the team.
Can we discuss a proposed hire before starting a case?
Yes. Bring the proposed role, work location, and expected timing to WayLit. WayLit’s partner attorneys review the immigration options and requirements. Your team can discuss the expected case work, timeline, and costs before deciding how to proceed. HR and mobility retain hiring decisions and employer approvals.
How does WayLit help assess an international move?
Share the proposed destination and timing with WayLit. WayLit’s partner attorneys and local partners assess country-specific immigration requirements, while your dedicated team helps review the case work and coordination involved. WayLit supports immigration across 100+ countries. Confirm the destination, case type, and service scope with our team before setting the plan.
How do we plan renewals alongside new hires and transfers?
WayLit automatically tracks expiration dates and immigration statuses. Those dates and existing case information help identify upcoming renewal work. Your team can review that work alongside proposed hires and transfers, including expected timing and costs. WayLit’s case managers coordinate document requests and follow-ups for the agreed work.
How can we estimate immigration costs for our workforce plans?
Review the expected case types for hires, renewals, and moves with WayLit. We agree on flat fees per case and the service scope before work begins. Employee questions and responses to immigration authorities’ requests for additional information are included within that scope. Platform access carries no employee fee. Government filing fees and third-party expenses are separate and should be included when reviewing the budget.
Which decisions stay with HR and mobility, and who handles the work?
HR and mobility set workforce priorities and provide employer decisions and approvals. WayLit’s partner attorneys advise on immigration requirements and case strategy, with senior partner-level attorney oversight on every case. Your dedicated case managers coordinate documents, deadlines, follow-ups, and employee communication across the program. WayLit provides a 3-hour response SLA during business hours.
How can hiring managers follow progress against a planned start or move date?
Hiring managers can review relevant case status and outstanding work in WayLit’s platform. HR and mobility can discuss expected timing with WayLit’s team and use that information for internal updates. Your dedicated team explains the outstanding work and next steps that affect the proposed date.
What happens if an employee’s role, location, or travel plans change?
Bring the proposed change to WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team so they can assess its immigration implications and explain any next steps. Your case manager coordinates the documents and follow-ups involved, while HR and mobility provide employer information and decisions. Employees can bring travel and move questions directly to WayLit throughout the year.
How does automated compliance support the work we need to plan?
WayLit automatically tracks and manages expiration dates, immigration statuses, and changes that could affect an employee’s status based on regulatory requirements. WayLit’s team evaluates those changes with WayLit’s partner attorneys and provides an assessment and the steps needed to maintain compliance. Tracked dates and case information help identify upcoming renewal work. Case managers coordinate follow-ups and bring employer decisions or approvals to HR and mobility.
Can employees get guidance before travelling or moving?
Yes. Employees can discuss proposed travel, moves, and renewals directly with WayLit’s partner attorneys and support team. Travel guidance is included in the case fee within the agreed scope. The team explains the information and steps involved and keeps HR and mobility informed about employer actions or decisions.
Can we plan the program with WayLit while retaining existing counsel?
Yes. WayLit can work with existing counsel on case visibility, compliance, and employee communication. Your company can decide which legal relationships to retain and agree on who advises on each matter, coordinates the case work, and supports employees. Those responsibilities should be clear when reviewing upcoming hires, renewals, and moves.
How do we review active BAL cases when planning a switch?
WayLit’s transition team reviews open matters, records, deadlines, and outstanding tasks with your company and current provider, alongside upcoming hires, renewals, and moves. Before the handover, agree on which matters transfer, which remain with existing counsel, and who handles the legal work, case coordination, and employee updates. That review forms the transition plan.
Evaluate WayLit for your program
Bring us your hiring and mobility plans.
Share a planned hire, renewal, or international move, along with your countries and active matters. We’ll explain how WayLit’s partner attorneys would assess the immigration work, how the team would coordinate it, and what the agreed service would cost.