Small Firms, Big Talent: Visa Sponsorship Is Common
In fact, smaller companies often enjoy significant advantages when it comes to the immigration process: 1. Streamlined Decision-MakingFewer stakeholders mean faster internal approvals. When a small company identifies a need for international talent, it can act quickly—without bureaucratic delays. 2. Simpler Organizational StructuresWith fewer layers of management, job duties are easier to define and document—making […]
Pourquoi l’ARR sera le prochain grand casse-tête des employeurs en matière de conformité (et ils ne le savent pas encore)
Une nouvelle règle, entrée en vigueur le 11 avril 2025, impose à de nombreux ressortissants étrangers de s’enregistrer auprès de l’USCIS et de se soumettre à la prise d’empreintes digitales s’ils restent aux États-Unis pendant plus de 30 jours, même s’ils ne sont pas parrainés par un employeur. Bien que cette règle vise les individus, […]
Supporting Employees Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery: A Strategic Guide for HR Leaders
The H-1B visa lottery is a pivotal event for U.S. employers aiming to hire top-tier international talent. With only 85,000 visas available annually and hundreds of thousands of applicants, many qualified candidates are not selected, leaving both employees and employers in a challenging position. As an HR leader, it’s crucial to proactively support affected employees […]
Navigating U.S. Port of Entry Inspections
For organizations employing international talent, ensuring that employees can enter or re-enter the United States without complications is crucial. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers conduct inspections at ports of entry to verify travelers’ identities, assess admissibility, and enforce immigration laws. Being well-prepared can prevent delays, denials, or other issues that may impact business […]
Why ARR Will Be the Next Big Compliance Headache for Employers (and They Don’t Know It Yet)
A new rule that went into effect on April 11, 2025, requires many foreign nationals to register with USCIS and submit to fingerprinting if they remain in the U.S. for 30+ days or longer — even if they’re not sponsored by an employer. While the rule targets individuals, employers that rely on foreign talent can’t […]
Challenges in Hiring High-Tech Talent
The High-Tech Talent Shortage and Immigration Hurdles In today’s digital economy, high-tech talent drives innovation. However, companies in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science face challenges in sourcing and retaining qualified professionals. The demand for skilled workers continues to rise, yet immigration policies and visa restrictions often create significant obstacles […]
Engineering Your Future: Work Permits for Canadian Professionals
Are you a Canadian engineer dreaming of new opportunities in the U.S.? Several work permit options can help make that move a reality. In this guide, we break down the most common visa types available to Canadian professionals and what you need to know to get started. TN Visa (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, USMCA) The TN […]
Mise à jour importante : Liste des professions visées par l’EIMT 2025 au Québec
Le Québec a publié la liste 2025 des professions éligibles au traitement simplifié, ce qui affecte les employeurs qui comptent sur le recrutement exempté de l’EIMT dans la province. Si votre entreprise embauche des talents étrangers, ces changements pourraient avoir une incidence sur la planification de votre main-d’œuvre. Les employeurs qui soumettent des demandes en […]
Important Update: Quebec’s 2025 LMIA Occupation List
Quebec has released the 2025 list of occupations eligible for simplified processing, affecting employers who rely on LMIA-exempt recruitment in the province. If your business is hiring foreign talent, these changes could impact your workforce planning. Employers submitting applications under the previous list remain eligible until March 24, 2025, as part of the 30-day transitional […]
Trump Gold Card: A $5 Million Pathway
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has announced the introduction of the “Trump Gold Card,” a new visa initiative aimed at attracting affluent investors by offering a pathway to U.S. citizenship for a $5 million investment. This program is set to replace the existing EB-5 investor visa, which has been in place since […]