#immigration #visapolicy #employmentvisa #immigrationdata, #consularprocessing #permanentresidency #internationalstudents #legalimmigration #immigrationreform #project2025 In this episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, we welcome Cecilia Esterline, a Senior Immigration Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center. We discuss the current landscape of employment-based visa policy in the U.S., recent immigration data, and the implications of policy changes on legal immigration.The conversation highlights the challenges faced by employers, the impact of consular wait times, and the trends in PERM processing times. We also explore the future focus of the administration on immigration and the ongoing effects of legal immigration policies.Some of Cecilia's recent work: https://www.niskanencenter.org/modernizing-the-h-2a-visa-reforms-to-fuel-american-farms/https://www.niskanencenter.org/immigrationdata/https://www.niskanencenter.org/interviewing-babies-the-latest-in-consular-inefficiency/About Envoy GlobalAt Envoy Global, we combine smart, friendly legal teams with smart, friendly technology to facilitate immigration for companies and the global talent they depend on. Our holistic, proactive immigration services are built for accuracy and efficiency, always putting people first.Reach out today to learn how we can support your company’s immigration needs. https://www.envoyglobal.com/contact-us/talk-with-sales/

In this episode, we discuss the government shutdown and its implications for immigration services. Past shutdowns can help to predict potential impacts on agencies like USCIS and the Department of State.

The conversation highlights the expected delays in processing applications and the importance of communication between employers and immigration counsel during this uncertain time.

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In this episode of Immigration and Mobility Decoded, hosts Cecily Petrie and Erik Prado are joined by Peter Bade, Managing Attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, to discuss the 2025 US Corporate Immigration Trends Report. The conversation covers Peter's background in immigration law, key findings from the report and the impact of recent policy changes on corporate immigration practices. They explore the challenges employers face, including heightened scrutiny in visa vetting, the importance of early green card sponsorship, and budget considerations for immigration processes.