When can your foreign hire realistically start?

Timelines vary widely by visa type, where you live, and government backlogs. Boundless Immigration publishes frequently updated processing times here, but USCIS processing times do not reflect the full scope of the process, from start to finish.

In the U.S., Boundless maintains an up-to-date USCIS Processing Times page, which summarizes average wait times for green cards, citizenship, K-1 fiancé visas, and employment-based immigration. You can also find visa-specific timing breakdowns in individual guides by following the links to each.

In some limited situations, it may be possible to request expedited processing from USCIS, the National Visa Center (NVC), or via premium processing for eligible employment-based petitions. Boundless explains expedite criteria, how to request an expedite, and when premium processing (Form I-907) is available, but keep in mind that expedite decisions are discretionary and not guaranteed.

You’re in the right place. Boundless works with U.S. companies expanding internationally at every stage, from a first international hire to a full global mobility program. Our team will help you understand the requirements in your target markets, build a compliant process, and support your employees every step of the way. Reach out to schedule a consultation and we’ll take it from there.

Yes, Boundless Global offers destination services to help employees in Europe settle into their new home, including housing assistance, family support, and local onboarding resources. Our goal is to make the entire experience smooth for the employee, not just get the paperwork done.

For individuals and families, Boundless currently supports key family- and employment-based U.S. immigration paths, including marriage-based green cards, extended family green cards, K-1 fiancé visas, removal of conditions, B-1/B-2 visitor visas, student visas, U.S. citizenship (naturalization), and certain employment-based visas such as EB-1A, E-2 treaty investor, and O-1 visas. For employers, Boundless for Business supports common work visas such as H-1B, EB-1A, TN, L-1, and O-1 through its business platform. See the "For Individuals" and "For Business" services overviews.