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
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 important than ever as the U.S. enters the next decade of the workforce. We surveyed over 400 hiring managers and human resources professionals to learn...Continue Reading
The next decade will see further demand for overseas assignments As the world enters a new decade, old ideas about work and talent mobility are waning. Employees aren’t sitting behind desks all day, nor are they restricted by the ways in which they can communicate with coworkers. These advancements—and more—hint at how the next 10...Continue Reading
Companies say challenges with the current immigration process are slowing down projects and heightening anxieties U.S. employers are looking for ways to simplify and expedite the immigration process for their sponsored talent, Envoy’s 2019 Immigration Trends Report found. Human Resources managers and foreign nationals alike are facing heightened uncertainty in today’s immigration climate. U.S. Citizenship...Continue Reading
Organizations recognize that any issues with their internal immigration processes negatively impacts their employee’s experience, which in turn impacts the company’s ability to hire and retain some of their most critical employees Immigration is a complex issue. On the short list of information human resources need to comprehend if immigration falls in their wheelhouse is...Continue Reading
Higher education remains a key driver for high-skilled migration into the U.S. The U.S. has long been regarded as one of the top destinations for foreign nationals pursuing a postgraduate degree, with nearly 1.1 million international students studying in the country in 2018. For many of these students, a U.S. education is an entry point...Continue Reading
High-skilled immigrants contribute to continued U.S. success in global economy Immigration as a whole has been a hot-button issue in the U.S. as of late, but missing from the conversation is the role of high-skilled immigration in American progress. Data from The Global Talent Imperative shows that through tax contributions, entrepreneurship and innovation, immigrants are...Continue Reading
Of all the immigration-related perks that companies offer, there’s one that stands out from the rest: green card sponsorship. Foreign national employees are looking for the peace of mind and security associated with long-term sponsorship—especially in today’s political climate. Foreign nationals can then focus on adjusting to life in a new country and their work...Continue Reading
A larger number of companies are seeking to hire foreign talent. According to Envoy’s 2019 Immigration Trends report, 43% of employers said talent acquisition was the main reason for growth in their U.S. immigration volume. Some top reasons include: According to Envoy’s 2019 Immigration Trends report, 43% of employers said talent acquisition was the main...Continue Reading
According to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), average case processing time has increased by 91% since FY 2014*. In turn, employee anxiety has also increased and the potentially delayed employee start dates have postponed their ability to contribute to crucial business projects. About the 2019 Immigration Trends Report The national survey was conducted online...Continue Reading
Despite increased government scrutiny, companies continue to hire foreign talent as a competitive advantage to their organization. To view more trends, download the report.Continue Reading
