Immigration Blog

Initially granted in March, DHS has provided guidelines for I-9 verification that relax in-person requirements and allow for remote verification. The latest extension was announced on Sept. 15, 2020.

The Department of Homeland Security has sent a new regulation that would amend eligibility requirements for the H-1B specialty occupation visa for final review by the White House.

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on August 25 that it will abandon plans to furlough roughly two-thirds of its workforce due to a budget shortfall.

President Trump has issued an executive order requiring a review of federal contracting and hiring practices, citing the need to protect the interests of American workers.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 18, that the Trump administration cannot immediately terminate the Deferred Action For Early Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Envoy surveyed its customers to better understand the impact COVID-19 is having on their immigration and mobility programs.

President Donald Trump has signed a Presidential Proclamation temporarily suspending immigrant visa processing for certain applicants outside of the U.S.

President Donald Trump announced on Monday plans to sign an executive order that would temporarily ban immigration into the U.S. during the Covid-19 pandemic.

USCIS announced that it is adopting a measure to assist applicants and petitioners who are responding to requests for evidence (RFEs) and notices of intent to deny (NOIDs).

The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is impacting the global economy, international travel and immigration.

The L-1 visa can be leveraged by employers to transfer foreign national employees to the U.S. Take a closer look at the L visa category, including eligibility criteria and application processes.

To honor their contributions, Envoy took a closer look at the role immigrants play in America’s healthcare system.

Envoy Global's latest report uncovers emerging trends in U.S. immigration, overseas assignments, Canadian immigration, government policy and legislation, and more.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the temporary suspension of premium processing for all I-129 and I-140 Petitions due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The COVID-19 outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation. Envoy Global is closely monitoring the situation and compiling breaking news updates below.

The Global Team at Envoy is actively monitoring other country's admission criteria amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, Envoy Global and Global Immigration Associates are closely monitoring U.S. travel advisories.

On August 19, 2020, USCIS announced that employers may use certain I-797 Approval Notices in lieu of original EAD cards as an acceptable form of employment authorization for I-9 verification purposes.

Intended for those at the very top of their fields, the O-1 visa is a special category that permits foreign nationals with extraordinary skills or achievements to work in the U.S.

Employers, sponsors and beneficiaries across the U.S. have experienced significant delays in receiving Receipt and Approval Notices from USCIS over the last several months.