Beyond H-1B—Global Parking and Digital Nomad Paths for US Employers

In this episode of The Inside Track, Grace Shie and María (Maru) Ferré discuss how employers can maintain access to global talent given the current H-1B landscape in the United States, spotlighting overseas alternatives such as "global parking" and remote work options. Global parking—placing employers with foreign affiliates, using an employer of record where permissible, or even establishing a new employing entity—can bridge US immigration constraints, while remote-work ("digital nomad") visas may allow employees to work from abroad for a US employer without having to establish a local corporate presence. The conversation outlines practical considerations for digital nomad pathways, including proof of remote employment, income thresholds, processing timelines, and family accompaniment, and emphasizes that other legal considerations—local labor laws, social security, benefits, and tax—often drive strategy. A holistic, proactive global mobility approach is increasingly essential for employers to compete for high-skilled talent and sustain innovation and growth.