In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, delays on the April Visa Bulletin, concurrent filing strategies, and more!
Fluctuating immigration policies and unpredictable COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in a need for improved communication tools, propelling organizations – including HR departments – into the future of work. With the job market in sectors like Life Sciences expected to grow 7% by 2028, effective technology will be a key enabler to address both HR and employee needs. During the recruitment and onboarding process, there are a lot of variables HR must juggle – especially when managing foreign-born workers. Between border closures, visa applications, evolving pandemic-related work policies, and other immigration challenges, the ability to efficiently oversee recruitment is a high priority. An inefficient process can lead to a disorganized team, which in the end affects the experience of new and prospective employees. These types of issues are often a sticking point with the workforce: 70% of job candidates expressed dissatisfaction with the way in which the hiring organization kept them up to date during their recruitment. Direct access to cases and real-time progress reports helps HR focus its attention where it is needed most. Implementing the right technology also reduces the time spent on each case and leads to greater efficiency during hiring and onboarding. For foreign-born employees, starting a […]
Pride month takes place in June, and marks a celebration of the achievements, culture, and activism of the LGBTQ+ community. This June, WR Immigration is proud to be standing with the LGBTQ+ community by leading efforts to combat discrimination, violence, and disruptions for transgender, non-binary, and gender persons as they pursue career growth and opportunities abroad. Transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming travelers can face unique challenges when traveling, relocating, and immigrating internationally. For starters, gathering documents for travel or immigration purposes can be difficult for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially when a passport, birth certificate, or other identifying document bears a name and/or photo that no longer corresponds to a person’s gender identity. Another challenge is navigating the patchwork of gender laws and attitudes across the global mobility landscape. Not all countries are welcoming or safe for LGBTQ+ individuals. In fact, according to the United Nations, same-sex relationships remain criminalized offenses in over 70 countries, and in five of these countries, they are punishable by death. WR Immigration is committed to helping clients with transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming identities overcome these challenges. One way we improve the mobility experience for these individuals is by meticulously researching international policies at the […]
