Immigration Blog
Our immigration blog brings you the latest trends, policy, and news in immigration.
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Read ArticleJudges Stop Public Charge Rule From Going Into Effect
The 'public charge' rule was blocked by three separate judges on Friday, Oct. 11— days before it was set to be implemented.
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Read ArticleTalent Acquisition Trends To Watch This Year: Q&A With Lindsay Dagiantis
Artificial Intelligence. The gig economy. Personalization. We sat down with Envoy Global’s Vice President of Human Resources Lindsay Dagiantis to learn how these trends will shape talent acquisition.
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Read ArticleThe Do's and Don’ts of a Flawless Onboarding Experience For Foreign Talent
Foreign talent is an investment in your workforce, and going the extra mile to ensure that employees are well-settled can help retain talent for the long-term.
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Read ArticleOFLC Discloses Schedule for LCA Electronic Filing
OFLC has released the schedule for its forthcoming implementation of the new FLAG system for the Labor Condition Application program.
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Read ArticleThe Building Blocks of A Stellar Immigration Program
Recruiters are making immigration a part of their larger talent acquisition strategy to fill roles faster and more effectively. Consider these four building blocks for your immigration program.
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Read ArticleH-1B Petitioners May Have To Pay New Fee, According To Proposed Rule
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has filed a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require petitioners seeking to file H-1B visa petitions to pay a small electronic registration fee.
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Read ArticleEnvoy’s Global Talent Symposium Comes to New York City This November
GTS brings together business, public policy and human resources thought leaders from around the country to discuss global talent strategy and the future of work.
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Read ArticleEnvoy Global Chosen as Finalist for ITA CityLIGHTS Awards
Envoy Global, the technology leader in global immigration and workforce mobility, was recently selected as a finalist for the Illinois Technology Association’s 20th annual CityLIGHTS Awards.
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Read ArticleForm I-539 Is No Longer Eligible For "Courtesy" Premium Processing
USCIS has indicated that will no longer offer courtesy premium processing to I-539 applications.
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Read ArticleBipartisan Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act in a bipartisan manner.
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Read ArticleUSCIS Seeks To Decrease Processing Times for N-400 and I-485
In an effort to decrease processing times for Form N-400 and Form I-485, USCIS is implementing an updated interview process for these applications.
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Read ArticleInternational Field Offices Will Stop Accepting Form I-407
USCIS announced that starting July 1, international field offices will not accept Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status by mail or in person.
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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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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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Read Article3 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 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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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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