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H‑1B Alternatives and Global Talent Strategy Toolkit

Our new H-1B toolkit gives HR, talent acquisition and global mobility teams a clear, accessible overview of the most commonly used alternatives to the H‑1B, with a decision tool to help you make confident, strategic decisions in 2026 and beyond.

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The EU Entry-Exit System: What Travelers Should Know

On 10 April 2026, the European Commission launched the Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an automated system that will register certain information pertaining to a third-country foreign nationals.

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The Post-H-1B Lottery Playbook: Navigating Visa Alternatives for Your Global Workforce

The H-1B lottery is complete, but for many HR and global mobility teams the real work is just beginning. When key international talent is not selected, organizations need immediate, compliant and strategic backup plans to retain their workforce.

Toolkit

H‑1B Alternatives and Global Talent Strategy Toolkit

Our H-1B toolkit gives HR, talent acquisition and global mobility teams a clear, accessible overview of the most commonly used alternatives to the H‑1B, with insights to help you make confident, strategic decisions in 2026 and beyond.

Webinar

2026 H-1B Cap Season Recap and Look Ahead

H-1B electronic registration is over, and the April 1 filing date is rapidly approaching. Join us for a post-registration recap, reflection and look ahead.

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March 2026 DOL PERM & Prevailing Wage Processing Updates

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

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Middle East: Situational Guidance and Regional Developments

This page serves as Envoy Global’s centralized resource for employers, foreign nationals and global mobility teams navigating the fast‑moving developments across the Middle East. It consolidates the latest government announcements, consular and embassy operations updates, travel disruptions and regional guidance into one continuously updated hub.

Immigration News Alerts

United States
April 9, 2026

Federal Court Order Temporarily Halts Termination of TPS for Ethiopia

United States
April 9, 2026

U.S. Publishes 2026 Allowable Meal Charges and Updated Travel Subsistence Rates for H‑2A and H‑2B Programs

United Arab Emirates
April 7, 2026

United Arab Emirates Police Clearance Certificate Requirement for Select Nationalities

New Zealand
April 2, 2026

New Zealand Opens 2026 Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota Ballot

Canada
April 2, 2026

Canada Income Calculation Method for the Parents and Grandparents Super Visa

United Kingdom
April 2, 2026

United Kingdom NHS Band 3 Salary Update Enables SOC 6131 Sponsorship

Canada
April 2, 2026

Canada Temporary Halts Removals to the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

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