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 from that of the U.S. In 2017, the Canadian government set a goal of admitting over 1 million foreign nationals into the country by 2021. In 2018 alone,...Continue Reading

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 attracts high-skilled talent. Startups and Fortune 500 companies alike have set up shop in Fayetteville. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Fayetteville,...Continue Reading

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 result of today’s uncertain political climate. Envoy Global surveyed over 400 human resources professionals to learn more about their green card sponsorship processes and...Continue Reading

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 penned a letter to President Trump and Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. In his letter, Boulding wrote that he and others are concerned that the U.S....Continue Reading

Current adjudication standards pose new and continuing challenges to employers seeking to hire foreign national employees Federal immigration data underscores the challenges employers are facing as a result of the current U.S. immigration process. For example: In fiscal year (FY) 2019, the request for evidence (RFE) rate for H-1B petitions increased to 40.2%, compared to...Continue Reading

Companies are using immigration to address skills gaps in a tight labor market and foster a diverse workforce The demand for foreign talent is growing. Here in the U.S., companies face a shortage of nearly 6.5 million highly skilled workers. In fact, 79% of business leaders across America believe there will be a shortage of...Continue Reading

Request for evidence (RFE) rates increased in Q1 of Fiscal Year 2020, according to new data released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new request for evidence data. It found that during Q1 2020, 47.2% of H-1B petitions received an RFE. This number is actually lower than it...Continue Reading

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 in a variety of ways. Data sets provide insight on the number of foreign nationals entering the U.S. annually, which visa types are utilized...Continue Reading

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, state and federal taxes. Healthcare is a vast industry, from the technology utilized by hospitals and surgery centers, to the doctors and scientists performing groundbreaking research. In...Continue Reading

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 articles, millennials ended traditions such as casual dining chains, cereal, homeownership and many more. But if millennials are cited for ending trends, they should...Continue Reading

Diversity should always be a high priority for human resources teams, regardless of company size Employees and prospective hires are placing an emphasis on the need for organizational diversity in the workplace. As such, diversity is now a board and CEO-level priority. From delivering business results to bolstering talent acquisition, here are some reasons why...Continue Reading

Here are four strategic actions human resources professionals can implement in 2020 Global talent is imperative to the success of U.S. companies and the competitiveness of America’s innovation economy. As such, it’s critical for human resources teams and business leadership alike to be aligned when implementing strategies to mobilize and retain talent across borders. The...Continue Reading