2024 EMEA Immigration Trends Report: Immigration in the Middle East
Envoy Global’s 2024 EMEA Trends Report sheds light on the immigration landscape across the region for employment-based immigration. In the Middle East, we surveyed HR professionals specializing in corporate immigration or global mobility to get their sentiments on some specific country’s immigration systems, global immigration trends, corporate best practices and more. Of the individuals surveyed,...Continue Reading
Understanding Schedule A Occupations: What You Need to Know
Schedule A is a category for “permanent residence” (green card) through employment. It is distinct from temporary work authorization. For the first time in years, Schedule A has received some updates, and more may follow. As changes occur, it’s important for employers to keep up with the latest information. Envoy Global and Corporate Immigration Partners,...Continue Reading
EMEA Immigration Trends 2024: Africa
Employers in Africa are Seeking Expansion and Diversification Our 2024 EMEA Immigration Trends Report shows that employers in Africa want to diversify the markets where they operate and expand into new regions of the continent. Employers find African markets appealing for several reasons. The availability of high-skilled talent and influx of foreign investment are...Continue Reading
How Refugees Help the Economy: Talent Beyond Boundaries Explains
In the latest episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, we chatted with Betsy Fisher, the U.S. Director at Talent Beyond Boundaries. Fisher is an advocate and expert on helping displaced individuals access employment opportunities. Throughout the conversation, we delved into the intricacies of U.S. refugee assistance programs. Fisher highlighted the Refugee Resettlement system, asylum...Continue Reading
Can We Capture More Unused Visas? The Niskanen Center Explains
Our latest Immigration & Mobility Decoded episode features a discussion of U.S. labor market shortages with Matthew La Corte and Cecila Esterline of the Niskanen Center, along with potential solutions for solving common problems. One topic we covered was recapturing unused visas. Matthew and Cecilia note many benefits of recapturing unused visas, including providing more...Continue Reading
Poland: Suspension of the Business Harbour Programme
Key Points Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme on 26 January 2024 until further notice Overview The government of Poland suspended the Business Harbour Programme until further notice. The Programme will remain closed until proper verification of beneficiary companies and foreign nationals can be guaranteed. The Programme was created in 2020 to encourage IT...Continue Reading
Minimum Salary Requirements Across the Globe
Countries have unique salary requirements for hiring or moving talent, key components of a company’s global mobility program. Understanding these per-country salary requirements is crucial for navigating global immigration policies and requirements. We’ll continuously track the minimum salary requirements for top countries based on visa categories to keep you and your team informed and compliant....Continue Reading
Denmark: Visa Processing Fee Increases
Key Points Denmark increased government visa processing fees for 2024 Overview The government of Denmark increased the government processing fees on 1 January 2024. These fees include the following: Work permit applications and extensions: DKK 6,290 Family reunification applications: DKK 8,575 Work and study permits: DKK 7,475 Dependent visas: DKK...Continue Reading
New Zealand: Potential Reimbursement for 2021 Resident Visa
Key Points New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required Overview The government of New Zealand will offer reimbursements to 2021 Resident Visa applicants for the costs of new health screenings that were requested but were not required. New...Continue Reading
India: E-Visas for Saudi Nationals
Key Points India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023 Overview of the eVisa Service for Saudi Nationals The government of India reintroduced evisa services for nationals of Saudi Arabia on 10 March 2023. Evisas are available in five different sub-categories: e-tourist visas, e-business visas- e-medical visas, e-medical attendant visas...Continue Reading