WR Immigration

As we embrace the season of gratitude, I’m especially thankful for the opportunity to have sat down with Jill Krug a few weeks ago at WERC's Global Workforce Symposium in Washington, DC. We reflected on the conference and the important considerations for what lies ahead. Jill beautifully captured the spirit of events like these—they’re not just about business and networking but about fortifying our community and strengthening the connections that truly matter. This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for moments like these and friends like Jill who remind us of the power of coming together. Here’s to embracing change together!! 🍁🦃 #ThanksgivingGratitude #WERC2024 #GlobalWorkforceSymposium #Immigration #Globalmobility

Shifting Immigration Strategies: What Employers Need to Know Post-COVID, many companies embraced the speed and cost savings of sending employees abroad for visa renewals, thanks to reduced consular wait times under the Biden administration. But with potential policy changes on the horizon, a shift back to filing within the U.S. through USCIS might be the more strategic option—even with higher costs and increased vetting. Why? Filing domestically offers both employers and employees greater protection and advocacy options in the face of adverse decisions. This is particularly critical under an administration where heightened scrutiny and restrictive immigration policies will become the norm again. For companies with employees who may be impacted by expected new nationality-based travel restrictions, this approach can help safeguard your workforce and business continuity. Stay proactive, stay informed, and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of global mobility. #ImmigrationStrategy #GlobalMobility #WorkforcePlanning #HRInsights

During an election year—and especially now, with election results—companies, their employees, and particularly foreign national employees experience heightened stress and uncertainty. Elizabeth Roscoe offers valuable insights on building resilience and navigating complex immigration policy changes with empathy and expertise. As an in-house leader managing a high-growth global mobility program, she shares practical strategies to support employees through these challenging times. Listen/watch on YouTube or Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dqR29-tN

The last time Trump was in office, my clients saw on an unprecedented spike in work due to changes in immigration policy. Going into the second Trump administration, proactive planning, organization, and close alignment with your immigration vendor will be more critical than ever for global mobility teams. Global mobility professionals need access to the best information available to effectively manage their programs in the coming years. Lean on your immigration provider to draw on insights gained from other client experiences and to help you plan proactively and strategically! Moreover, connecting directly with your global mobility peers to share ideas and best practices is going to become even more essential. That’s why WR Immigration launched The Immigration Benchmarking Collective, a growing community of 250+ HR, immigration, and global mobility professionals. We offer timely benchmarking data directly from global mobility professionals on critical topics like green card sponsorship, H-1B alternatives, and more. Our Community Manager, Sydney Bridger, SHRM-SCP also hosts regular peer-to-peer roundtables, creating a space for in-depth discussions on the most pressing issues facing global mobility professionals now and in the future. You can join The Collective here: https://lnkd.in/dTK_PbgZ