Immigration Blog

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.

The social HR series: building your social media strategy

By |June 2, 2016|

We’re going to let you in on a huge secret: There is a talent shortage in the United States – and it doesn’t look like it’s going away anytime soon.

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.

How to use HR data for better recruiting

By |May 25, 2016|

Finding the right talent for hard-to-fill roles, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions, is challenging. That’s why we created the ultimate go-to guide for recruiting foreign talent. In our ebook Hiring a Foreign National Employee: Essential Sourcing and Screening Guide, author, speaker and consultant Laurie Ruettimann asked five leading HR influencers how to create a talent acquisition strategy that will help you source and screen the best global talent. Here’s an excerpt from one of our experts.

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.

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.