UAE: Citizens Granted Visa-Free Travel to the UK in 2023
The United Arab Emirates announced that its citizens will be permitted access to visa-free travel to the United Kingdom (UK) through the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.
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UK: Visa Waived Travel for Citizens of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
The government of the UK announced that citizens of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be able to apply for an electronic visa waiver to travel to the UK for tourism, business and medical...
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The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the Rights of Foreign National Employees
Envoy provides a glimpse into specific aspects of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which aims to protect and broaden the rights of foreign national workers employed in the UK or the...
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UK: Passport Processing Delays
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced that Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) is currently experiencing delays for up to 10 weeks in processing passports for applicants.
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UK: What are the Five Global Business Mobility Route Subcategories?
Under the Global Business Mobility routes, overseas businesses can send workers to the United Kingdom for a temporary work assignment with a linked UK business that cannot be done by a settled...
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UK: New Business Immigration Routes
On 15 March 2022, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) published changes to its Immigration Rules and added several new immigration routes.
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UK: Lifting of all Travel Restrictions
The government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced that it will lift COVID-19 related restrictions for all passengers entering the country starting at 4 a.m. on 18 March 2022.
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Canada-Ukraine: Authorization for Emergency Travel and Work Authorization
On 17 March 2022, the government of Canada announced the launch of the Canada-Ukraine authorization for emergency travel (CUAET).
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UK: Vaccination Certificate for Fully Vaccinated 12 to 15 Year Olds
The government of the United Kingdom will allow fully vaccinated individuals aged 12 to 15 access to the National Health Service (NHS) COVID-19 vaccination certificate for international...
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Canadian Immigration: A Rising Trend
As the U.S. continues to tighten its immigration policies, Canada stands to benefit as employers seek an alternative destination for foreign talent Canadian immigration policy differs considerably...
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What Makes Fayetteville, Arkansas a Growing Destination for Talent?
Fayetteville is one of the fastest growing cities, according to Labor Condition Application (LCA) data This fact shouldn’t come as surprising news, given the city’s unique status as a city that...
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Four Green Card Sponsorship Trends in 2020
Green cards continue to play an important role in foreign talent acquisition and retention Foreign nationals are eager for the peace of mind and security associated with long-term sponsorship as a...
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Universities and Businesses Appeal to Political Leaders for Immigration Reform
University leaders and CEOs from America’s most well-known companies are appealing to political leaders for immigration reform In the fall of 2019, Fuqua School of Business Dean Bill Boulding...
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Immigration Policy and Current Adjudication Standards Create Challenges for Employers
Current adjudication standards pose new and continuing challenges to employers seeking to hire foreign national employees.
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The Demand for Global Talent: Findings from Envoy Global’s 2020 Immigration Trends Report
Companies are using immigration to address skills gaps in a tight labor market and foster a diverse workforce.
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Request for Evidence Rate Update for Q1 2020
Request for evidence (RFE) rates increased in Q1 of Fiscal Year 2020, according to new data released by USCIS.
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Envoy’s 2020 Immigration Trends Report: 6 Key Findings
Our latest report uncovers emerging trends in U.S. immigration, overseas assignments and more The 2020 Immigration Trends Report from Envoy Global drives home the fact that foreign talent is more...
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The 12 Fastest Growing Cities According to Labor Condition Application Data
A look at how Envoy INSIGHTS used labor condition application filing data to pinpoint the fast growing cities in the U.S. Publicly available immigration data from the U.S. government is helpful...
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Three Pioneering Immigrants in Healthcare
Immigrants have had a large impact in multiple industries, one of the most important being healthcare On an economic scale, immigrant households contribute approximately $405 billion in local,...
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Two-Way Talent: What it is and why it matters
Two-way talent flow projects to become a staple of the modern workplace in 2020 Millennials are often on the receiving end of blame for ending long-standing trends. According to countless listicle...
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