#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.

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.