Survey Methodology: How the 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report Was Conducted

About Envoy Global’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report

Envoy Global’s 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report provides a data‑driven look at how more than 500 U.S. employers are navigating one of the most consequential periods of immigration change in recent years. As the Trump administration advances sweeping policy shifts, HR and mobility teams are recalibrating programs to maintain compliance, secure critical talent and plan amid uncertainty.

This year’s report delivers benchmarks and insights across processing delays, visa demand, cost pressures, green card strategies and workforce planning. It is designed to help organizations evaluate their programs and understand how peers are responding to today’s immigration environment.

Download the 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report.

About the Data

To ensure an accurate view of the current immigration landscape, Envoy Global surveyed more than 500 HR and mobility professionals across industries, company sizes and seniority levels. The methodology and respondent demographics below provide transparency into how the data was collected and who contributed to the findings.

Survey Respondents & Methodology 

We conducted the national survey online in partnership with Cint from March 20, 2026, to April 14, 2026. A total of 519 U.S.-based HR professionals participated. Each respondent:

• Is a U.S. resident
• Is 21+ in age
• Holds a full‑time HR role
• Is directly involved in immigration or global mobility at their organization

Q14 received 316 responses, as it was only shown to respondents who indicated they employ foreign nationals in Q12. Q28b received 427 responses, as it was limited to respondents who answered “yes” to using premium processing in Q28a. Q30 received 324 responses, as it was restricted to respondents who indicated they are considering reducing certain sponsorship benefits in 2025. Q35 received 278 responses, as it was only shown to respondents who reported they are considering switching immigration service providers in Q34. 

Survey Demographics 

Offices	% of Respondents
0	3.5%
1–5	31.2%
6–10	15.4%
11–15	11.0%
16–20	6.9%
21–25	5.4%
26–30	5.4%
31–35	5.8%
36–40	6.6%
41–45	1.5%
46–50	3.1%
51 or more	4.2%

Seniority Level	% of Respondents
Entry‑level	4.4%
Manager‑level	17.9%
Senior‑level	29.7%
C‑level	48.0%

Foreign National Population Size	% of Respondents
1–49 employees	6.4%
50–249 employees	25.4%
250–999 employees	39.7%
1,000+ employees	28.5%

 

F-1 Foreign National Population Size	% Employing F‑1 OPT/STEM OPT Workers
1–49 employees	15.8%
50–249 employees	34.1%
250–999 employees	33.1%
1,000+ employees	17.0%

H-1B Foreign National Population Size	% Employing H‑1B Workers
1–49 employees	16.6%
50–249 employees	36.4%
250–999 employees	31.4%
1,000+ employees	15.6%

L-1 Foreign National Population Size	% Employing L‑1 Workers
1–49 employees	24.3%
50–249 employees	33.7%
250–999 employees	28.5%
1,000+ employees	13.5%

Industries Represented	% of Respondents
Manufacturing & Industrial	33.9%
Finance & Professional Services	27.9%
Technology & Information Services	15.0%
Consumer Services & Goods	10.6%
Healthcare & Life Sciences	8.3%
Environment & Agriculture	2.7%
Education, Research & Governance	1.5%

Get the Full 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report

This report gives HR, mobility and talent leaders the insights they need to benchmark their programs and navigate a rapidly changing immigration landscape. Download the complete report to explore the full findings.

Download the 2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends Report.