The immigration process can be stressful for new and seasoned HR professionals alike, due to strict regulations, tedious application requirements and more. However, it’s possible to bring efficiency to the process with a few simple adjustments.

Here are three ways to help you manage immigration for your company while saving time and money:

1. Fix Poor Communication
Inefficient communication is at the root of many problems in the business world. Unfortunately, some HR professionals have to wait days and sometimes weeks to receive a response from attorneys. If your attorney isn’t responding to your questions in a timely manner, ask to establish a set response time frame or consult a new immigration service provider that offers transparent response times.

2. Simplify Your Immigration Budget
There's one way to trim your immigration budget: Pay flat-rate legal fees. Some attorneys charge for meetings, sending documents and more, on top of their standard fees. Setting up a flat-rate system with your immigration service provider helps keep your costs low.

3. Utilize Automated Tools
Automated systems should be standard operating procedure not an extra service. Work with an immigration service provider that allows you to upload documents, keep track of threaded messages and submit payments to one centralized location.

For more HR tips, read 3 Steps to an Efficient Immigration Process.