PJohnson

About Patty Johnson-Vazquez

I write about immigration policy news, workplace diversity and recruitment strategies.

Case study: ISF Fuels Growth With Efficient Immigration Practices

By |June 14, 2016|

Immigration is a key part of many employers’ talent acquisition strategy. However, navigating the immigration process alone can be difficult. Explore how one company overcame setbacks it encountered during the visa sponsorship process when it found the right partner. Take a peek at an excerpt of the ISF Fuels Growth With Efficient Immigration Practices case study below. 

Notice: Extended wait times for consulate appointments

By |June 9, 2016|

The U.S. State Department is currently experiencing exceptionally long wait times, in excess of two or three months, for appointments to obtain a visa stamp in an applicant’s passport at the five U.S. consular posts in India.

Savings Calculator: Weighing cost of vacancy vs. hiring a foreign national

By |June 8, 2016|

Performing a cost of vacancy (COV) calculation is useful for generating a clear picture of the financial impact of talent shortages on your company. We took the calculation a step further by weighing COV with hiring foreign talent. Our Savings Calculator depicts how each vacant position hinders your bottom line, then compares how much money your organization would retain with the predictable costs of visa sponsorship.

Immigrant Heritage Month Stories – Brian Newell

By |June 7, 2016|

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, we are sharing personal stories from members of our technology team. You’ve seen their work in the immigration management platform. Now, learn about what drives them.

The STEM Talent Shortage: Big data

By |June 6, 2016|

In our STEM Talent Shortage series, we examine four industries impacted by a lack of available workers in STEM fields.

DOL to propose changes to green card’s PERM Labor Certification

By |June 1, 2016|

In the coming weeks, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will issue a proposed rule announcing a range of changes to the PERM Labor Certification program.

Immigrant Heritage Month Stories: Erika Marquez

By |June 1, 2016|

In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, we are sharing personal stories from members of our technology team. You’ve seen their work in the immigration management platform. Now, learn about what drives them. 

The STEM Talent Shortage: Manufacturing

By |May 31, 2016|

In our STEM Talent Shortage series, we examine four industries impacted by a lack of available workers in STEM fields.

The STEM Talent Shortage: Technology

By |May 24, 2016|

In our STEM Talent Shortage series, we examine four industries impacted by a lack of available workers in STEM fields.

June 2016 Visa Bulletin update

By |May 18, 2016|

The U.S. Department of State released the June 2016 Visa Bulletin. For more information regarding the format, read Introducing the New Visa Bulletin.

VISANOW is now Envoy.

As part of our mission to create opportunities for organizations and global talent, we’ve updated our brand and how we communicate our message. In a time when thinking globally is how organizations grow and progress, we help businesses build world-ready workforces.

Envoy’s workforce management platform features premiere tools for navigating the immigration process for all your sponsored employees; knowledgeable Envoy-affiliated attorney and customer support; and resources to help you learn how to become an expert in the global immigration process.

You will be redirected shortly. Go to EnvoyGlobal.com to see the new changes.