For years, the conventional wisdom surrounding international hiring has been remarkably consistent: companies look overseas primarily to reduce labor costs. But new global workforce data suggests that assumption is increasingly outdated. Instead of searching for cheaper employees, organizations are crossing borders to find skills that...
For just a few days in June, employers sponsoring highly skilled foreign workers believed one of the biggest obstacles to hiring international talent had finally been lifted. A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration's controversial $100,000 H-1B consular processing fee was unlawful, declaring...
Discussions about immigration in the United States are often framed in political or social terms. Less frequently, they are examined through the lens of fiscal contribution or corporate workforce strategy. A recent analysis by the Cato Institute provides a long-range view of immigration’s fiscal impact. Covering...
Global mobility used to sit quietly in the background of HR. Today, it sits at the center of business strategy. For U.S. employers navigating economic uncertainty, changing immigration rules, and new expectations around flexibility, managing an international workforce has become more complex — and more...
A few years ago, Strategy Analytics estimated that the global mobile workforce would reach 1.87 billion people by 2022—about 42% of the world’s workforce. That prediction has largely played out. Remote and mobile work are no longer fringe options; they’re baked into how companies attract,...
The landscape of H-1B visas is undergoing significant changes as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements new modernization rules effective January 17, 2025. These changes come at a crucial time when America's tech industry continues to rely heavily on imported talent, with companies like...
In today's interconnected business world, groundbreaking research is revealing just how crucial employee happiness is for business success—especially when it comes to international assignments. A comprehensive study published in Heliyon analyzing data from over 4,000 employees across seven quarters demonstrates that happiness has a direct,...
In an era where migration levels are reaching unprecedented heights, the United States continues to top the list of the most desired destinations for potential migrants worldwide. Gallup’s latest global migration data reveals that 18% of those who wish to move permanently would choose the...
This month, the fee for an L-1 visa has increased from $460 to $1,385, a 200% spike. This non-immigrant visa allows multinational companies to transfer their key personnel from foreign offices to their US branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates, or even to establish new US operations. ...
The United States has a high cost of living, but for someone coming from less developed countries, it’s still infinitely better. For instance, the US still ranks 30th out of 53 destinations as a good place for expats, according to the Expat Insiders report by...