Chicago Inno
VISANOW Raises $5M Amid Uncertainty For Immigration Under Trump
November 14, 2016
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the Chicago Inno article, “VISANOW Raises $5M Amid Uncertainty For Immigration Under Trump,” on November 14, 2016. Burke discusses what’s next for the company and expresses his hope that President-elect Donald Trump’s business acumen will help him and his advisors see the benefit of visas like the H-1B in terms of bringing high-skilled workers to the US and keeping them from taking their talents to overseas competitors.
TLNT
Visas, Leave And The ACA: How Trump And Clinton Compare
October 18, 2016
Patty Johnson-Vazquez has her article, “Visas, Leave And The ACA: How Trump And Clinton Compare” featured in HR publication TLNT. She provides some valuable guidance on how the outcome of the 2016 presidential election could potentially impact the U.S. HR industry.
TLNT
How the Candidates Compare on Employment Immigration
September 16, 2016
Patty Johnson-Vazquez has her article, “How the Candidates Compare on Employment Immigration,” featured in HR publication TLNT. She notes that with the growing skills gap, employment-based immigration is becoming a necessity to grow and keep operations afloat. She compares each candidate’s immigration stance and how it could impact immigration moving forward.
HRIS and Payroll Excellence Essentials
Developing Immigration Policy: Four tips to attract and retain global talent
September 2, 2016
Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Gilpin had her article, “Developing Immigration Policy: Four tips to attract and retain global talent,” featured in HR.com’s HRIS and Payroll Excellence Essentials. The article urges that if you don’t already have an immigration policy in place, it’s time to create one. And if you do, it’s time to formalize it — and watch your acquisition and retention rates improve.
The Huffington Post
Proposed USCIS Rule Aims to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurialism
September 2, 2016
CEO Dick Burke had his article, “Proposed USCIS Rule Aims to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurialism,” featured in The Huffington Post. The article discusses the long-awaited International Entrepreneur Rule, which is part of President Barack Obama’s 2014 immigration executive actions and would include an initial two-year grant of parole to a qualifying “International Entrepreneur,” with one additional three-year renewal allowed.
Watchdog Cites Processing Delays, Disparities at USCIS
CHICAGO, August 11, 2016 — Head of Global Immigration Sarah Maxwell was quoted in the SHRM article, “Watchdog Cites Processing Delays, Disparities at USCIS,” on August 14, 2016. The reporter, Roy Maurer, cites findings from the Visanow Immigration Trends 2016 survey, which found that almost half of respondents say their company’s visa application process has become more difficult in the past five years. In addition, Maxwell explains the hardships that lengthy processing delays have on both companies and employees.
SHRM
Strong Jobs Report Signals Two-Tier Labor Market
August 5, 2016
Workforce Trends Analyst and CMO Jamie Gilpin was quoted in the SHRM article, “Strong Jobs Report Signals Two-Tier Labor Market,” on August 5, 2016. Gilpin explained that while we saw better-than-expected gains in the July jobs report, there is clearly a growing skills gap. She suggests that businesses start “thinking strategically about balancing long-term investment in training current and future workforces with identifying workers around the world who have these skills today.”
Recruiter Today
For a Talent Acquisition Strategy That Delivers on Hard-to-Fill Roles, Think Globally
Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Gilpin had her article, “For a Talent Strategy That Delivers on Hard-to-Fill Roles, Think Globally,” featured in Recruiter Today. The article discusses six tactics to seamlessly kick off a global-focused talent acquisition strategy.
MEDIUM
Techweek Elevator: VISANOW
June, 14 2016
In the June 14 edition of Techweek Elevator, the company is profiled as an up-and-coming mover and shaker for investors and startup enthusiasts.
Chicago Tribune
2016 Moxie Awards
Built in Chicago names VISANOW as Most Disruptive Startup in this year’s Moxie Awards. More than 7,000 nominations were submitted, but only 15 walked away with prizes. See the full list of winners.
WorkXO (The Culture Chat Podcast)
Culture Chat: VisaNow on Preserving Cultures that Work in the Fast-Moving Startup World
May 19, 2016
CEO Dick Burke sat down with WorkXo to discuss “Preserving Cultures that Work in the Fast-Moving Startup World.” He discussed how to hold on to the best parts of a culture and the things that made the company successful, while still growing rapidly.
Chicago Tribune
Foreign workers waiting to win the H-1B lottery
Kaan Gunaydin, an analytics analyst at Chicago-based tech firm Enova, has applied for an H-1B visa for the third year in a row after not getting one the past two years in the random lottery. A graduate of Northwestern University, he has applied for master’s programs to ensure he can stay here even if he gets rejected again.
Information Week
H-1B Visa Application Numbers Hit Record High
Demand for H-1B visas has reached a record high, with employers outstripping the available allotment of visas for the fourth consecutive year within five business days.
Applications for H-1B visas up only 1 percent
American City Business Journals
April 13, 2016
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the American City Business Journals article, “Applications for H-1B visas up only 1 percent,” on April 13, 2016. Burke explained that it doesn’t mean demand is falling for H-1B visas. Instead, “it’s reflective of what we heard from certain companies — that many of them are giving up hope on the program after years of being turned away.”
2017 H-1B Visa Cap Filings Set New Record
SHRM
April 13, 2016
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the SHRM article, “2017 H-1B Visa Cap Filings Set New Record,” on April 13, 2016. The article discusses this year’s H-1B application numbers reaching an all-time high. Burke was quoted as saying, “This year’s significantly smaller increase in number of H-1B petitions (a 1 percent increase, compared with last year’s 35 percent year-over-year growth) isn’t an indication of waning demand. It’s rather reflective of what we heard from certain companies—that many of them are giving up hope on the program after years of being turned away.”
Retaining Key Foreign National Employees Is Crucial
Supply Chain 24/7
March 4, 2016
The Supply Chain 24/7 article, “Retaining Key Foreign National Employees is Crucial,” on March 4, 2016, reveals the results of the VISANOW Immigration Trends 2016 survey, which support the notion that employers are placing substantial value on the role of foreign nationals within their organizations, investing considerable time and money in order to bridge the skills gap and remain competitive in today’s global environment.
U.S. employers face major obstacles hiring foreign nationals
Modern Materials Handling
March 3, 2016
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the Modern Materials Handling article, “U.S. employers face major obstacles hiring foreign nationals,” on March 3, 2016. The article offers an in-depth look at the results of the VISANOW Immigration Trends 2016 survey. Burke was quoted as saying, “The results of our survey indicate that it’s crucial for employers to be able to hire and retain key foreign national employees. Seemingly, employers are concerned that what they perceive to be an increasingly difficult application process, citing an uptick in Requests for Evidence, slow processing times and lack of transparency, is threatening their ability to hire the highly skilled individuals they require to achieve long-term success.”
Prepare for Difficulty if Your Company Plans to Hire Foreign Nationals
HR Strategy and Planning Excellence Essentials
February 2016
Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Gilpin had her article, “Hiring Foreign Nationals: HR professionals and hiring managers believe it is challenging, but worth it,” featured in the February 2016 issue of HR.com’s HR Strategy and Planning Excellence Essentials. The article showcases the results of the VISANOW Immigration Trends 2016 survey and analyzes the future of employment-based immigration.
Act Now for FY 2017 H-1B Visa Filing Season
SHRM
January 20, 2016
VISANOW-affiliated attorney Karen Gillespie was quoted in the SHRM article, “Act Now for FY 2017 H-1B Filing Season,” on Jan. 20, 2016. The article advises companies to start preparing now for their H-1B visa petition(s) to be ready to file on April 1, the first day USCIS accepts fiscal year 2017 cap-subject H-1B petitions for employees starting work on Oct. 1, 2016. Gillespie was quoted as saying, “By starting early, you are likely to get more attention from your attorney and more time to correct and identify any possible issues.”
The most eligible companies in Chicago tech
Crain’s Chicago Business
January 9, 2016
In the Crain’s Chicago Business article, “The most eligible companies in Chicago tech,” on Jan. 9, 2016, the company is mentioned as one of the top tech companies in Chicago ripe for an IPO or acquisition in the next 18-24 months.
VISANOW’s office defies stereotypes of immigration process
Chicago Tribune
November 6, 2015
The new VISANOW HQ was featured in the Chicago Tribune article, “VisaNow’s office defies stereotypes of immigration process,” on Nov. 6, 2015.
VISANOW Migrates to New Chicago HQ
Commercial Property Executive
August 31, 2015
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the Commercial Property Executive article, “VISANOW Migrates to New Chicago HQ,” on Aug. 31, 2015. Burke was quoted as saying, “Moving our headquarters is the latest milestone in VISANOW’s rapid growth. We designed this space to be reflective of our business—transparent and collaborative—and to ensure the well-being of our employees so they can continue to provide an extraordinary level of service to help individuals grow, businesses succeed and families reconnect.”
VISANOW Moves Chicago Headquarters
GlobeSt.com
August 28, 2015
CEO Dick Burke was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “VISANOW Moves Chicago Headquarters,” on Aug. 28, 2015. Burke was quoted as saying, “We looked at a number of properties, and 230 W. Monroe offered us the ability to not only design beautiful, modern offices that were centrally located for the benefit of our employees, but to take on additional space as the company continues to grow.”
Legal Immigration Key Driver of Economic Growth in U.S.
Huffington Post
August 5, 2015
CEO Dick Burke had his article, “Legal Immigration Key Driver of Economic Growth in U.S.,” featured in Huffington Post on Aug. 5, 2016. The article outlines the key role that immigrants play in meeting the needs of employers as well as creating jobs and stimulating our economy.
Tech 50
Crain’s Chicago Business
July 1, 2015
CEO Dick Burke was named one of Chicago’s top 50 Technology Leaders by Crain’s Chicago Business in its annual Tech50 list.
VISANOW hires former Apartments.com president as CEO
Chicago Tribune
January 12, 2015
The Chicago Tribune article, “VisaNow hires former Apartments.com president as CEO,” on Jan. 12, 2015, profiles the hiring of CEO Dick Burke. “In his roles at Classified Ventures and Apartments.com, Burke said he saw the way immigration affects attaining and retaining talented workers. He said that’s a challenge often weathered by small and medium-sized businesses that lack in-house counsel.”
Dick Burke named CEO of VISANOW
Crain’s Chicago Business
January 12, 2015
The Crain’s Chicago Business article, “Dick Burke named CEO of VisaNow,” on Jan. 12, 2015, profiles the hiring of CEO Dick Burke. Burke was quoted in the article as saying, “At Classified Ventures, I saw the challenges of finding and retaining people—there was always uncertainty, delay and lack of clarity around the visa process.”
VISANOW moving HQ amid quick growth
Crain’s Chicago Business
January 5, 2015
The Crain’s Chicago Business article, “VisaNow moving HQ amid quick growth,” on Jan. 5, 2015, reports the announcement of the company signing a lease at 230 W. Monroe. “With a $16 million cash infusion and plans to more than double its workforce within 18 months, visa processing firm VisaNow is moving its Chicago headquarters.”
VISANOW gets major funding from General Catalyst to make the immigration process easier
The Boston Globe
November 12, 2014
The Boston Globe article, “VISANOW gets major funding from General Catalyst to make the immigration process easier,” on Nov. 12, 2014, reports the announcement of a $16 million round of funding for the company, with Cambridge venture capital firm General Catalyst leading the round.
VISANOW Raises $16M to Fuel Its Online Immigration Services
Chicago Inno
November 12, 2014
The Chicago Inno article, “VISANOW Raises $16M to Fuel Its Online Immigration Services,” on Nov. 12, 2014, reports on $16 million in funding the company received from General Catalyst Partners. The article reports that the funding will “allow the company to further develop its technology to disrupt the multi-billion dollar immigration services market.”