#immigration #visapolicy #employmentvisa #immigrationdata, #consularprocessing #permanentresidency #internationalstudents #legalimmigration #immigrationreform #project2025 In this episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, we welcome Cecilia Esterline, a Senior Immigration Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center. We discuss the current landscape of employment-based visa policy in the U.S., recent immigration data, and the implications of policy changes on legal immigration.The conversation highlights the challenges faced by employers, the impact of consular wait times, and the trends in PERM processing times. We also explore the future focus of the administration on immigration and the ongoing effects of legal immigration policies.Some of Cecilia's recent work: https://www.niskanencenter.org/modernizing-the-h-2a-visa-reforms-to-fuel-american-farms/https://www.niskanencenter.org/immigrationdata/https://www.niskanencenter.org/interviewing-babies-the-latest-in-consular-inefficiency/About Envoy GlobalAt Envoy Global, we combine smart, friendly legal teams with smart, friendly technology to facilitate immigration for companies and the global talent they depend on. Our holistic, proactive immigration services are built for accuracy and efficiency, always putting people first.Reach out today to learn how we can support your company’s immigration needs. https://www.envoyglobal.com/contact-us/talk-with-sales/
In this episode, we discuss the government shutdown and its implications for immigration services. Past shutdowns can help to predict potential impacts on agencies like USCIS and the Department of State.
The conversation highlights the expected delays in processing applications and the importance of communication between employers and immigration counsel during this uncertain time.
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In this episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, hosts Cecily Petrie and Erik Prado are joined by Peter Bade, Managing Attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, to discuss the 2025 US Corporate Immigration Trends Report. The conversation covers Peter's background in immigration law, key findings from the report and the impact of recent policy changes on corporate immigration practices. They explore the challenges employers face, including heightened scrutiny in visa vetting, the importance of early green card sponsorship, and budget considerations for immigration processes.
In this #podcast episode, Arif Khimani, President and COO of MobSquad, discusses the evolution of the tech talent landscape, particularly in #Canada, and how immigration policies are adapting to meet the needs of the #tech industry. He highlights the challenges companies face in accessing tech talent, the impact of COVID-19 on remote work, and the opportunities presented by #canadaimmigration pathways. We also discuss the #h1b visa lottery and how Canada serves as an attractive #h1bvisa alternative for tech talent.Don't forget to like and subscribe! You can subscribe here on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about MobSquad: https://mobsquad.io/Learn more about Envoy Global: https://www.envoyglobal.com/
Ryan Harris, Partner at Corporate Immigration Partners, joins the show to provide a mid-year recap of the state of immigration in the U.S.#h1bvisa #h1bnews #h1blottery #h1b #f1visa #studentvisa #businessimmigration #immigrationlaw #immigrationattorney #immigrationlawyer Subscribe to Immigration & Mobility Decoded on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigration-mobility-decoded/id1674878999
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Immigration & Mobility is back after an extended break!
We're excited to bring you new content, and in our first episode back, we chatted with Nancy Barillaro, the Executive Director of the Rise Foundation by Envoy Global.
The Rise Foundation by Envoy focuses on serving low-income clients located across the U.S. We are empowering those most in need of our services by offering free assistance to apply for legal immigration status and employment authorization in the U.S., which in turn provides security for those who cannot afford the high cost of attorney representation.Learn more: https://risebyenvoy.org/
In this newest episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, we sit down with Rebecca Stephens, who is an expert in the global mobility field. We discuss all things global mobility, including Stephens' five key ingredients for a successful global mobility program. Thank you for listening and don't forget to subscribe!
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is developing a Digital Immigration System to house all UK visas digitally. The digitized system will mean that all physical visa documents will be replaced or phased out with eVisas. Antonio Lam breaks it down and what it means for employees and employers.
Sophy King is on the show to discuss corporate immigration trends throughout EMEA in 2024! Corporate HR teams are prioritizing proactive immigration and global mobility policy planning to navigate regulatory changes, skills shortages, government shifts and other macroeconomic trends. The report focuses on the following trends: - The impact of macroeconomic factors on employer demand to hire talent - Policy changes affecting immigration systems - Structural aspects of corporate immigration programs - Challenges and positive developments in corporate immigration - Remote work and other employee benefits - Budgeting changes and policy planning Download your copy here: https://go.envoyglobal.com/emea-immigration-trends-report
Immigration & Mobility presents an exciting episode! In this discussion, Envoy Global CEO Richard Burke talks with Anupam Singhal, CEO of Worldwide ERC, the largest global community for talent mobility. This discussion centers around the current state of talent mobility, what corporate HR teams are doing to navigate various situations and much more. Envoy Global: https://envoyglobal.com/ WERC: https://www.talenteverywhere.org/
New episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded! This week, we chat with Shivam Malhotra, an experienced professional who has experience building multiple global mobility programs from the ground up. Malhotra shares his experiences and provides best practices for HR professionals looking to build or enhance their organization's programs. Tune in this week, and don't forget to subscribe!
In this episode, Anne Walsh and Michael Hammond join the show to discuss visa retrogression!
We discuss visa retrogression, what it is, what you need to know and more! Learn more about Envoy Global: https://envoyglobal.com/
In this week's episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, Antonio Lam and Aaron Flynn discuss upcoming and recent elections and their impact on immigration in their respective regions. Be sure to like and subscribe!
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Aaron Flynn is joins the show to chat about major updates to the Irish immigration system. We chat about: New Stamp 1 Regulations for Spouses and Partners Single Permit Plan & Timeline Irish industries growing desire for talent Irish Citizenship Be sure to like and subscribe!
Welcome back to another episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded! This week's episode is all about the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To help explain more, we chatted with Florabel Bautista and Philipp von Zitzewitz. The UAE is a growing destination for global talent. In this episode, we dive into why companies are expanding and some of the mechanisms they can use.
PERM processing times are long, sometimes over one year. This is just one of the current challenges with PERM. But can a National Interest Waiver (NIW) represent an alternative? Corporate Immigration Partners' Ryan Harris discusses basic NIW eligibility criteria, limitations, NIW guidance and more in this week's Immigration & Mobility Decoded. Additional resources: https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/920996/dl
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/stem_related_petition_trends_eb2_and_o1a_categories_factsheet_fy23.pdf Download Envoy Global's 2024 U.S. Immigration Trends Report: https://go.envoyglobal.com/us-immigration-trends-report-envoy-global
*NEW IMMIGRATION & MOBILITY DECODED PODCAST EPISODE* On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Betsy Fisher, the U.S. Director at Talent Beyond Boundaries. Betsy is an advocate and expert on helping displaced individuals access employment opportunities. Read more of Betsy's work: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4667223 Learn more about Talent Beyond Boundaries: https://www.talentbeyondboundaries.org/ Learn more about Envoy Global: https://envoyglobal.com/ ---------------------------------- Be sure to like and subscribe to help the show grow and bring you more content with immigration & global mobility leaders.
In this week's episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, we sit down with Cecilia Esterline and Matthew La Corte, both from the Niskanen Center. We chat about the state of immigration in the U.S. and policy proposals and ideas to meet the growing demand for labor to fill job openings. Be sure to check out additional research from Cecilia and Matthew: https://www.niskanencenter.org/small-business-employees-need-a-special-allocation-in-the-h-1b-lottery/ https://www.niskanencenter.org/let-applicants-apply-for-temporary-protected-status-and-work-authorization-in-one-form/ https://www.niskanencenter.org/immigration-and-the-crisis-of-care-work/ https://www.niskanencenter.org/mid-sized-cities-are-clamoring-for-migrants/
Happy March! On this episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, Antonio Lam hops on the show to discuss big changes coming to the UK immigration system this spring. Antonio discusses sponsor licence changes, the UK's electronic travel authorization and much more.
In this week's episode of Immigration & Mobility Decoded, we chat with Arturo Castellanos from the National Immigration Forum. We discuss the ongoing labor shortage, demographic trends in the U.S., how to reverse declining student populations and much more. Be sure to listen and comment below your thoughts! We also appreciate you subscribing to our channel. ---------------------------- Additional resources: https://immigrationforum.org/article/five-solutions-to-reverse-the-declining-popularity-of-the-u-s-among-international-students/ https://immigrationforum.org/article/explainer-the-replicability-of-the-tn-visa-to-tackle-labor-shortages/ https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/population-projections.html