For lots of good reasons, ‘working remotely’ has elbowed its way into being the central conversation when it comes to recruitment. If you can get workers … Read more
The immigrant gap
Is a muddled immigration policy hurting the US labor supply? That’s a question many are starting to ask. Let’s look at some facts: When it comes to jobs, … Read more
Here’s What To Do Before You Hire An Expat
You may never hire an expat. But for a company that hopes to grow globally, when the time comes, how do you do that? Before we explore — briefly … Read more
Four H-1B Visa Alternatives Sponsoring Employers Should Know
The H-1B is one of the most popular visa categories because it allows U.S. companies to temporarily hire foreign nationals in specialty occupations and … Read more
Why I Say Refugees Make Some of the Best Workers
At Amplio Recruiting, we work every day to place outstanding refugee talent at American companies. And every day, we’re met with more and more … Read more
With Thousands of I-9 Inspections Now Underway, Here’s What to Do In Case You’re Targeted
Seyfarth Synopsis: The temperature may be heating up in the nation’s capital, but Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is keeping things cool. ICE … Read more
Tightened H-1Bs Mean Even Greater STEM Shortages
Following the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order in April 2017, it’s been difficult for companies to hire talent from abroad. New visa … Read more
Employers Have Until Feb. 11 to Verify Work Eligibility
E-Verify, the employment verification system operated by the US government, is back online. Participating employers who hired new workers during the … Read more
Despite E-Verify Shutdown, Employers Must Still Comply With I-9 Rules
Ironically for a government shut down over issues of illegal immigration, one of the few ways US employers have of verifying the right to work status of … Read more
The Details are Critical When Your Sponsored Workers Leave the Country
With holidays already upon us and many coming up over the next several weeks, organizations with foreign national workers are likely dealing with travel … Read more
What Will Immigration Find If It Inspects Your Business?
When University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts was murdered in July 2018, it was discovered that her killer, Cristhian Bahena Rivera, was in the country … Read more
The Employee Experience Is Even More Important to Your Visa Workers
There’s a lot to think about when you’re tasked with handling your organization’s immigration: compliance, filing deadlines, keeping up with changing … Read more
Green Card Sponsors Planning a Reorg Need to Handle It Carefully
When sponsoring foreign national employees for employment-based “immigrant visas” or “green cards” (which grant lawful permanent residence in the US), … Read more
Immigration Extends Suspension of Premium H1B Processing and Broadens Denial Discretion
In recent weeks, several notable policy changes have taken place concerning the adjudication of immigration petitions by the United States Citizenship and … Read more
Here’s What U.S. Employers Need to Know About Sending Workers Abroad
In a survey conducted at the end of last year, 59 percent of employers expected their global immigration needs – that is, their need to send U.S. nationals … Read more
A ‘Green Card’ Crash Course for HR Pros
Sponsoring an employee to become a “lawful permanent resident” of the United States – i.e., to become a green card holder – can be a valuable recruiting … Read more
Need Tech Talent? Look South of the Border
In today’s competitive economic environment, businesses are defined in large part by their talent. This especially rings true in the fast-evolving … Read more
‘Immigration Adjacent’ Perks Are Important For Foreign Workers
Every year, we survey U.S. employers about the status of their employment-based immigration programs. This year, the Immigration Trends report revealed … Read more
Premium Processing of H-1B Applications Is Again Suspended
Just days before the the first wave of new H-1B applications begins to arrive, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services suspended premium processing. … Read more
It’s An Exciting Time to Be In HR In the Middle East
The Middle East is currently undergoing a massive economic transformation, transitioning from resource-dependent into a knowledge-based economy. At its … Read more