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2026 U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends

As the Trump administration continues to advance one of the most consequential overhauls of the U.S. immigration system in years, Envoy Global’s 11th annual U.S. Corporate Immigration Trends report provides an exclusive, data-driven look at how more than 500 HR and global mobility professionals are navigating these changes while maintaining compliant programs that enable organizations to secure the talent they need.

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Understanding Good-Faith Recruitment in the PERM Process: Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions

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Understanding Good-Faith Recruitment in the PERM Process: Lessons from Recent Enforcement Actions

As enforcement scrutiny increases, employers must demonstrate more than procedural compliance. Learn how the PERM Recruitment Framework supports good-faith labor market testing.

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How Corporate Immigration Providers Price Their Services

Corporate immigration providers generally price their services in one of four ways: hourly billing, tiered service packages, retainer or subscription fees or flat per-matter pricing. Each model handles case complexity differently, and that difference is often where the real cost and the real coverage end up hiding.

Japan's employment change notification rules

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Japan Employment Change Notifications: Compliance Requirements and Emerging Adjudication Trends

Explore Japan's employment change notification rules, reporting obligations and emerging immigration compliance trends impacting foreign workers.

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders. This FAQ provides employers, global mobility teams and foreign nationals with practical guidance on effective dates, transition rules, Extension of Stay (EOS) requirements, work authorization considerations and compliance planning.

Guide

FAQ: What DHS’s New Fixed Stay Period Rule Means for F, J and I Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule replacing the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors and I visa holders. This FAQ provides employers, global mobility teams and foreign nationals with practical guidance on effective dates, transition rules, Extension of Stay (EOS) requirements, work authorization considerations and compliance planning.

The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times.     

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August 2026 DOL PERM & Prevailing Wage Processing Updates

The DOL has updated prevailing wage determination (PWD) and permanent labor certification (PERM) processing times.     

Corporate Business Travel insights from Envoy Global

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The Business Travel Paradox: Why Compliance Risk Is Rising as Booking Gets Easier

Booking a business trip has never been easier. Staying compliant has never been harder. Here's why, and what a modern travel program needs to catch it.

Immigration News Alerts

Qatar
October 2, 2026

Qatar Amends Wage Protection System Payment Requirements

South Africa
October 2, 2026

South Africa Seeks Public Input on Employment Services Amendment Bill

New Zealand
October 2, 2026

New Zealand Partnership Visa Rules Introduce New Age and Evidence Requirements

New Zealand
October 2, 2026

New Zealand Family Visa Applications Move to Enhanced Immigration Online in November 2026

Hong Kong SAR
October 2, 2026

Hong Kong Launches “Go Hong Kong” App for Pre-Arrival e-Channel Enrollment

Hong Kong SAR
October 2, 2026

Hong Kong Expands Immigration Facilitation Scheme to Central Asia and the Middle East

Hong Kong SAR
October 2, 2026

Hong Kong Expands Short-Term Visitor Work Authorization Scheme

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