Latest Immigration Resources and News
Welcome to Envoy's Immigration Knowledge Base where you can find helpful information on new immigration policies and news, work visas, compliance, and how to create an immigration program for your company.
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[Slide Deck] Insights Into O-1 Visa
This month, we’re diving into the O-1 visa, the employment-based visa reserved for individuals with extraordinary talent.
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2:49Watch VideoEnvoy Testimonials
Hear how immigration has helped the lives of numerous individuals.
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Cuccinelli Named Acting Director of USCIS
June 10, 2019, marked the first day for the new head of USCIS acting director, Ken Cuccinelli.
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3 Takeaways From Updated USCIS RFE Rates
After consulting with our affiliated law firm, GIA, we’ve identified three takeaways from the latest USCIS data release.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Will Start Rejecting Form I-129 That Are Missing Name or Address
USCIS will start rejecting Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker if the petitions don’t include the petitioner’s or applicant’s name and primary U.S. office address.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Will Resume Premium Processing For Remaining Cap Subject Petitions on June 10
USCIS announced it will resume premium processing for all remaining FY 2020 H-1B visa petitions.
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Read ArticlePresident Trump Unveils Immigration Plan Emphasizing High-Skilled Workers
On May 16, 2019, President Donald Trump unveiled his plans to overhaul the U.S. immigration system.
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Read ArticleNationwide Preliminary Injunction Issued, Enjoining USCIS Memo
Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Issued, enjoining USCIS memo Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Reaches Advanced Degree Exemption Cap for FY 2020
On Thurs., April 11, USCIS announced it has completed the selection process to select enough H-1B visa petitions to meet the congressionally-mandated master's cap of 20,000 petitions.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Hits FY 2020 H-1B Regular Cap
On Friday, April 5, 2019, USCIS announced it has received enough H-1B visa petitions to hit the regular cap of 65,000 for fiscal year 2020.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Announces Start of FY 2020 H-1B Cap Season and More Important Updates
USCIS announced the start of fiscal year FY 2020 H-1B cap season and additional important updates.
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Read More2019 Immigration Trends Report
Download the 2019 Immigration Trends report to help build, implement and scale a global mobility program that attracts and retains top talent.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Visa Petitions
USCIS announced that it will resume premium processing for all H-1B visa petitions effective March 12, 2019.
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Read ArticleCongress Requests Answers from USCIS
Members of Congress are asking for answers from USCIS Director Lee Francis Cissna.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Select 2018 Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would resume premium processing for select H-1B petitions.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Revises Form I-539 and to Publish New Form I-539A
USCIS announced it had updated Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status and will publish a new form, Form I-539A.
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Read More10 Solutions to Corporate Immigration Challenges
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Read ArticleUSCIS February 2019 Visa Bulletin
USCIS released its Feb. 2019 Visa Bulletin. Read for more details.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Will Close Its Moscow Field Office
USCIS recently announced it will close its field office in Moscow, Russia.
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Read ArticleDHS Releases Final Rule Regarding H-1B Cap Petitions
On January 30, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the final rule that amends regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Resumes Premium Processing for FY 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
Starting Monday, Jan. 28, USCIS will resume premium processing for all fiscal year 2019 H-1B cap petitions that are currently pending.
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Read ArticleJanuary 2019 Visa Bulletin
USCIS released its January 2019 Visa Bulletin. Read for more details.
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Read ArticleGovernment Shutdown Does Not Impede USCIS Operations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS) will continue to operate normally despite last week's government shutdown.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Issues Policy Memorandum for Form I-751
USCIS issued a policy memorandum that revises interview waiver guidance for Form I-751.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Updates Practice of Denying Pending Form I-131
USCIS recently updated its practice of denying pending Form I-131 advance parole applications for abandonment due to international travel.
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Read MoreH-1B Visa Cap Petition Checklist
Gathering the right documents is an important step in the H-1B cap petition process. Use this checklist to guide you throughout cap season.
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Read ArticleE-3 Visa Bill Gains Year-End Momentum
New legislation that would add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program has made significant strides in Congress as the year ends.
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Read MoreH-1B Cap Petition Survival Guide 2019
H-1B Cap Season is right around the corner and we've prepared a guide for you that will help you get through the process from start to finish.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Clarifies L-1 Visa Requirements
USCIS recently issued a policy memorandum (PM) that clarifies the L-1 visa’s one-year of continuous foreign employment requirement.
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Read ArticleDepartment of Homeland Security Proposes Changes to H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
DHS announces proposed changes which would impact H-1B cap petitions. These proposals will be published on 3rd December 2018, after which USCIS will accept public feedback for the next 30 days.
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Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know About the H-4 Visa and Proposed Changes
H-4 visa dependent spouses and others in the business community have been keeping close tabs on the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the H-4 visa.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Updates Practice of Denying Pending Forms I-131 for Abandonment Due to International Travel
USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna recently revealed USCIS will end the practice of denying pending I-131 applications when applicants are traveling overseas.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Continues Implementing Policy Memorandum on NTAs
USCIS announced that it will continue to implement its June 28, 2018, PM that provided updated guidance for the referral of cases and issuance of NTAs.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Revises Policy Regarding Form I-693
Effective Nov. 1, 2018, USCIS will mandate that applicants submit a form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon “no more than 60 days before the date an application for the underlying immigration benefit."
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How International Tech Talent Helps Power Cars.com
Read the case study to see how the immigration process changed when Cars.com started working with Envoy.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Starts Implementing New Policy Memorandum on NTAs
USCIS) will start implementing its Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuances of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens Policy Memorandum.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Issues STEM OPT EAD Clarification
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students website page.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Publishes Final Guidance on Unlawful Presence for Students
USCIS published a revised final policy memorandum (PM) regarding the unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors.
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37:19Watch VideoLet's Go Global: Managing Immigration Needs for Global Rotation Programs and Short-Term Assignments
Do you have employees going on short-term global assignments? Does your company have a global rotation program to help employee career development?
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Read ArticleUSCIS Amends Standards for Issuance of RFEs and NOIDs
On July 13, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a Policy Memorandum (PM). This update focuses on the issuance of “Certain Request for Evidence (RFE) and Notice of Intent.
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Comprehensive Guide to Employment-Based Green Cards
Download our Comprehensive Guide to Employment-Based Green Cards for an in-depth look at this popular tool for recruitment and retention of foreign national employees.
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Read MoreImmigration Management: Technology's Role During Times of Regulation Change
Technology can help HR teams navigate immigration more successfully, even amid a sea of change.
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2018 Immigration Trends Report
2017 was a year of change. The U.S. and the world saw significant shifts in immigration policy and practice, which translated to new challenges for employers.
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[Slide Deck] Creating an Immigration Policy Webinar
Organizing a well-outlined, long-term immigration strategy allows you to manage each employee’s immigration process efficiently while avoiding potential dilemmas down the road.
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Read More[Checklist] How to Prepare for a Site Audit
Having a plan and procedures in place for a potential site audit is one of the key components of an effective immigration compliance program. See how you can prepare.
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58:06Watch VideoThe Beginner's Guide to Immigration
Learn about the difference between the most common U.S. work visa types, temporary stay requirements vs. permanent residency, how to keep your organization immigration compliant, and more.
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Read MoreHiring a Foreign National Employee: Sourcing and Screening Guide
In this eBook, written by Laurie Ruettimann, we asked five leading HR influencers how to create a talent acquisition strategy that will help you source and screen the best global talent.
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Read MoreImmigration Glossary
To help you understand the many nuances of immigration, we’ve created the Envoy Immigration Glossary to define and explain common immigration words and phrases.
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[Slide Deck] Startup Wars: The Fight To Attract Top Foreign Talent
We’ll discuss Silicon Valley’s reliance on foreign talent and the role immigration plays in fast-growing companies
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Read More[IDC Analyst Connection] Winning the Global War for Talent with Mobility Solution Tools
To help the business compete, HR needs to modernize its processes with self-service mobility solution tools to allow foreign workers to know where they stand in the visa process.
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How GrubHub Saves Five Times More Per Immigration Case
Read the case study to learn how Envoy helped GrubHub solve its top immigration challenges.
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Read MoreThe ROI of Immigration Technology
Immigration is often one of the most overlooked areas for process improvement in a company. Technology can help.
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58:21Watch VideoExpect the Unexpected: How to Prepare for an Immigration Site Visit
As the government continues to increase immigration enforcement, companies cannot afford to be unprepared, especially in the event of a site visit.
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2018 San Francisco Immigration Trends Report
In our 2018 San Francisco Immigration Trends Report, we found that major shifts in policy and practice in U.S. and global immigration have created new challenges for employers in San Francisco.
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[Slide Deck] Beginner's Guide to Immigration Webinar
Learn about the difference between the most common U.S. work visa types, temporary stay requirements vs. permanent residency, how to keep your organization immigration compliant, and more.
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Creating a Company Immigration Policy: 5 Step Guide
Are you missing a piece of the immigration puzzle? Without an immigration policy in place, you might be.
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2017 Immigration Trends Report
What are your talent competitors offering in their immigration-related perk packages? When do STEM companies provide green card sponsorship? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
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1:38Watch VideoSimplifying Immigration with Envoy
Do you handle immigration at your company? Watch what a typical day may look like for you if you make the switch to Envoy's solution.
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[Slide Deck] Insights Into L-1 Visa
In this webinar, learn valuable insights on the L-1 visa.
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1:08Watch VideoIntroducing Envoy Compliance
Safely store employee documents and ensure your compliant with government regulations with Envoy Compliance.
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Budgeting for Immigration Becomes Simple for CBS Interactive
Read the case study to learn how Envoy helped CBS Interactive solve these challenges.
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Read More[Slide Deck] PERM Recruitment 101: What Is It and Tips To Succeed
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SimCorp: How Immigration Helped a Software Provider Expand Into a New Market
With a strong market share in Europe, the tech provider has shifted its focus to growing its presence in North America for the last 10 years — and immigration has made it possible.
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1:03Watch VideoCustomer Testimonials - Asurion
Jo Ann Rainwater - Manager of HR at Asurion
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[Slide Deck] Canada's Emergence as a Destination For Foreign Talent
Immerse yourself in Canada’s immigration policies and how they differ from current U.S. policies.
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Havas Chicago Village Opts for Technology For Complex Immigration
Learn how Envoy helped the Havas HR team save time and feel more confident.
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1:08Watch VideoCustomer Testimonials - Simcorp
Victoria Turk - Director of HR at Simcorp North America
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Read More[Slide Deck] The Dollar Costs of Immigration for Employers, Current Employees and Future Foreign Talent
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1:31Watch VideoCustomer Testimonials - Frontpoint
Amy Gulati - Senior Manager of Talent Operations at Frontpoint
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47:10Watch VideoFrom Employment based Visa to Citizenship: A Look at How Foreign Workers Can Become U.S. Citizens
In this exciting 45-minute webinar, we'll walk attendees through the entire immigration process, from an employment-based visa to citizenship.
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1:19Watch VideoCustomer Testimonials - Centro
Emilie Clark - Director of Total Rewards at Centro
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34:59Watch VideoImmigration and Data Security: How to Reduce Vulnerabilities with Your Data
Learn about the importance of data security when handling immigration matters.
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2:14Watch VideoEnvoy Customer Testimonials
See what some of our customers think about us and how we are accelerating their immigration process.
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34:42Watch VideoInsights Into The O-1 Visa
This month, we’re diving into the O-1 visa, the employment-based visa reserved for individuals with extraordinary talent.
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46:33Watch VideoThe Definitive Guide to H-1B Alternatives
Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, you'll walk away with a better understanding of alternative visa options for employing foreign workers.
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43:15Watch VideoStartup Wars: The Fight to Attract Top Foreign Talent
The competition for foreign talent is fierce—particularly in Silicon Valley—and many of these companies are reliant on foreign talent to help their growth.
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42:06Watch VideoInsights Into The L-1 Visa
In this webinar, learn valuable insights on the L-1 visa.
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40:27Watch VideoPERM Recruitment 101: What Is It and Tips to Succeed
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, for an informative webinar that will discuss the PERM process.
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44:48Watch VideoCanada’s Emergence as a Destination for Foreign Talent
Immerse yourself in Canada’s immigration policies and how they differ from current U.S. policies
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30:33Watch VideoThe Dollar Costs of Immigration for Employers, Current Employees and Future Foreign Talent
What are the costs associated with popular employment-based visas, such as the H-1B, L-1 and O-1? Additionally, who pays for these costs?
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New Zealand Nationals Eligible for E-1 and E-2 Nonimmigrant Classifications
Starting June 10, 2019, certain New Zealand nationals can request a change of status to the E-1 nonimmigrant trader classification or the E-2 nonimmigrant investor classification.
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Read ArticleVisa Applicants Must Now Provide Social Media Information
All visa applicants must now submit their social media usernames after a recent U.S. Department of State policy update.
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[Slide Deck] From Employment-based Visa to Citizenship: A Look at How Foreign Workers Can Become U.S. Citizens
In this exciting 45-minute webinar, we'll walk attendees through the entire immigration process, from an employment-based visa to citizenship.
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Read ArticlePetitions to Renew L-1 Nonimmigrant Visas No Longer Reviewed At Border
A new process is making it difficult for Canadian workers to renew their L-1 visa petitions at ports of entry.
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[Slide Deck] Immigration and Data Security: How to Reduce Vulnerabilities With Your Data
Learn about the importance of data security when handling immigration matters.
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[Slide Deck] The Definitive Guide to H-1B Alternatives
Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, you'll walk away with a better understanding of alternative visa options for employing foreign workers.
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Read More[Slide Deck] Immigration By The Numbers: RFE National Trends and What They Mean for Employers
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, for a detailed breakdown on RFEs and what these numbers mean for employers.
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42:54Watch VideoImmigration By The Numbers: RFE National Trends and What They Mean for Employers
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, for a detailed breakdown on RFEs and what these numbers mean for employers.
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[Slide Deck] H-4 Visa Overview and Recent Developments
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, for an update on recent developments surrounding the H-4 visa.
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24:14Watch VideoH-4 Visa: Overview and Recent Developments
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, for an update on recent developments surrounding the H-4 visa.
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35:48Watch VideoAround the World: Comparing Recent Open Immigration Policy Changes with More Exclusionary Changes
Join Envoy’s Head of Global Immigration, Stephanie Lewin, for a discussion on recent inclusive and exclusionary immigration policies and what global mobility professionals need to know.
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[Slide Deck] Around the World: Comparing Friendly Immigration Policy Changes with Exclusionary Policies
Join Envoy’s Head of Global Immigration, Stephanie Lewin, for a discussion on recent inclusive and exclusionary immigration policies and what global mobility professionals need to know.
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Read More[Slide Deck] Brexit: Where Does Everything Stand?
Envoy Global's Stephanie Lewin will be joined by Smith Stone Walters' Anthony Hall, and they will provide an update on Brexit.
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47:28Watch VideoBrexit: Where Does Everything Stand?
Envoy Global's Stephanie Lewin will be joined by Smith Stone Walters' Anthony Hall, and they will provide an update on Brexit.
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[Slide Deck] A Deep Dive Into 2019 Immigration Trends
We partnered with Harris Poll to arm HR managers, CHROs and CEOs with the resources and information needed to benchmark their immigration programs and improve upon the processes.
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42:50Watch VideoA Deep Dive Into Immigration Trends in 2019
With so much at stake, CHROs and HR leaders are looking to make certain they can efficiently provide foreign nationals with the best possible, streamlined immigration experience.
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[Slide Deck] STEM OPT and Cap Gap in 2019
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, as we help you navigate the F-1 visa and STEM OPT.
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41:44Watch VideoSTEM OPT and Cap Gap in 2019
Join Envoy and its affiliated law firm, Global Immigration Associates, as we help you navigate the F-1 visa and STEM OPT
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41:59Watch VideoThree Things to Triple Check Before Submitting Your H -1B Visa Petition
In the final installment of our H-1B Cap Series, we'll go over three important details you should triple check before submitting an H-1B visa petition.
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[Slide Deck] Three Things to Triple Check Before Submitting an H-1B Visa Petition
In the final installment of our H-1B Cap Series, we'll go over three important details you should triple check before submitting an H-1B cap petition in a few weeks.
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