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From the displacement following the Russian invasion of Ukraine to migrant bussing across the United States, the immigration field has faced unique challenges this year while continuing to manage the ongoing COVID pandemic, backlog for legal immigration and asylum cases, and more. Last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its Fiscal Year 2022 Progress Report. The report highlighted data regarding the agency’s approach to reducing backlogs, addressing labor shortages, meeting a growing humanitarian need, and maneuvering fiscal challenges. Within the report, the agency continuously credits congressional support for backlog reduction and other positive changes to the processing of…

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Remote jobs are becoming increasingly popular because they allow employees to work from anywhere, at any time. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to travel the world while still being able to make money.Remote jobs also provide many benefits for employers. Employers can save money on office space and equipment and hire the best people for their company regardless of location. The only downside is that it can be hard for employers and employees to collaborate on projects when they are not in the same place.What is a remote job?Remote jobs are the new trend in…

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Remote workforce management became a hot topic more than ever during the global pandemic. But, remote work is here since long. Statistics show that about one in four workers in the US were working remotely before 2020. But since the start of the global lockdown, we have seen an astronomical increase in the number of people working remotely. Another recent study published by the Harvard Business School indicates that the trend is bound to continue. Not to our surprise, many organizations forced to embrace remote work are struggling to effectively manage their workforce. Challenges in managing a remote workforce Some…

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Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise. From well-known tech companies to hospitals, no one is safe. The consequences can be severe. A leak of personal or sensitive company information can lead to potential lawsuits and damage your public reputation. Cyberattacks can also pose serious risks to people beyond access to sensitive data. For example, a delay in care or inability to access patient information (like allergies or medication schedules) can endanger patients’ lives at a healthcare facility.  No company is too small to be the victim of a data breach. But how do you prevent a hack when your employees…

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The idea of a 4-Day Work Week has been around for a while. But it’s only recently that it’s been making its way into the mainstream agenda, is one of the top remote work trends.Some companies are already implementing this into their work culture, and many benefits come with it: lower stress levels, more time for family, increased productivity, etc.What Is a 4-Day Work Week?A normal work schedule would be to wake up early on Monday, go to work for 8 hours, and then do the same for five days a week. This is what is known as a 40hr…

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At Remotive, we love listing remote companies. In 2020, we identified 2,500 startups hiring remotely!Among those cool companies, a few stand out… They all have unique teams, stories and values. If you’re looking for inspiration – check them out!Check out those 10 remote startups who do things differently ⬇️Looking for a remote job? Thousands await on Remotive!DoistWhat they do: “Help build the workplace of the future…”Why we love them: Doist is top remote work advocate. They hire international talent, including Junior profile. Check out what Amir – their CEO – has to say about a new remote employee initiative:In 2020,…

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Working remotely is not just a trend but a necessity amid these rough times. Usually, before transitioning to remote work, companies formulate proper plans and implement systems to smooth out any wrinkles.Systems help everyone from individual contributors to top-level executives to collaborate and work efficiently. You don’t want to be away from the office and have no way of getting hold of key people.Situations change. Something eerie is happening all over the world: many traditional companies are forced to either go remote or to shut down their doors. This abrupt transition into remote work, with no plan in sight, is…

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On January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is implementing its final phase of premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 preference categories. This final phase applies to all new (initial) petitions, in addition to all previously filed Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and manager classification or E21 classification as a member of professions with advanced degrees or exceptional ability seeking a national interest waiver (NIW). Petitioners who wish to request premium processing must file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service. USCIS…

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Nowadays, sending money overseas is a common practice – people work with clients from across the world and money transfers have become a necessity. Using bank services is the first option that springs to mind when it comes to money transfers. Although all banks have their own policies for money transfers, one thing is always the same – charges that you have to pay for a wire transfer. In addition to that, banks may also charge you with hidden fees that occur in the form of unfavorable currency exchange rates. It can get tricky but you can do something about…

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