Politics Trump likely to “embrace” Biden’s H-1B changes, say experts With ongoing controversy around visas, cracks begin to show in MAGA coalition Work Permits Quebec reopens pilot routes to permanent residence Provincial schemes come as federal government restricts open work permits for spouses of foreign workers Immigration Fears Hungary’s residence permit changes will hamstring employers Viktor Orbán’s government urged to delay new policy as nation risks losing much-needed foreign labour Employment Law A new voice for Singapore’s migrant workers Pro bono clinic expands support services for vulnerable foreign workers Immigration Is Germany’s digital visa service an “administrative revolution”? While new portal boosts nation’s attractiveness to skilled professionals, some improvements are needed Immigration Littler: Germany’s Skilled Migration Act – a year on Have the reforms made it easier for companies to hire foreign skilled workers, or do they fall short of expectations? Sponsorship Morgan Lewis: UK sponsorship costs and Electronic Travel Authorisation updates The Home Office has announced updated policies on sponsorship costs for skilled workers that will have significant implications for employers hiring international talent Visas New Zealand reduces employment barriers for migrants Reforms to AEWV and other visas will roll out during 2025 Work Permits Saudi Arabia launches grace period for absentee workers New initiative offers migrants 60 days to resolve their employment status Events Spring European Employment Summit International Employment Lawyer is delighted to announce that the second Spring European Employment Summit will take place on 6 March 2025.The full-day event will bring together senior in-house and private practice lawyers to explore the challenges and opportunities facing multinational employers and their counsel across the region. Research Global Mobility Leaders The GML Global Mobility Leaders survey features eminent practitioners from around the world, who specialise in the legal (employment or immigration), tax, relocation, or social security aspects of moving key talent across the globe. Immigration Critical role international workers play in meeting UK energy demands Business Travel New entry and exit systems: understanding changes in European travel Sponsorship The importance of properly maintaining a UK sponsor licence