Immigration Strategy

How to Know if You are Cap-Exempt From H-1B Lottery

Who qualifies as Cap exempt in the H-1B lottery? We aim to clarify who and who doesn’t qualify for the H-1B lottery and how to how your organization might be able to create a more predictable talent funnel. As the number of applicants for H-1B lottery increases, finding alternative immigration strategies to fill talent gaps becomes increasingly important for growing teams. 

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Recruiting an H-1B Employee?  3 Things to Know About Start Dates during the H-1B Transfer Process

When can an international candidate start? Or how soon can she start working with us is among the most common questions we receive when working with HR and Talent teams. The answer is a little more complicated than determining a date for non-visa counterparts. We explore a few scenarios for visa and non-visa holders and recommended start dates.

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Forecasting Immigration Spend Without a Crystal Ball

Immigration forecasting despite being hugely important has traditionally been very time-consuming and sporadic leading many organizations to either bypass the exercise altogether or hastily create an imprecise forecast. In the wake of the public health and economic shocks of 2020, we unpack our 5-step method to creating more accurate and actionable forecasts for your business.

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New Dashboard 3.0

Check out our new look! An enhanced dashboard that allows you to better access your employees' status through advanced filters and reporting. 

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Announcing New Forecasting Tools

The Bridge product team is proud to announce the release of our new strategy tool that enables you to visualize the levers that drive immigration spending, and accurately forecast your company’s future applications.

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An HR Perspective: 5 Ways to Implement a Successful Immigration Program

Global mobility speaks to a cognitive and cultural commitment to diversity. From multinational corporations to startups, the challenges of attracting, hiring, and retaining top international talent has remained a constant. Discover 5 ways to help you create and develop a strong immigration program.

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