Digital Nomads When the digital nomad becomes a local problem As backlash against foreigners continues in Barcelona, employers should rethink their mobile workers’ impact on local communities Politics Trump’s new $103,000 H-1B fee plan sends shockwaves through US business DHS uses formal rulemaking and statutory powers to shore up fee hike’s legal footing Immigration UK migration figures show sharp fall across visa and asylum claims Annual data demonstrates impact of significant operational shifts across migration pathways, asylum processing, and long term residency Data Privacy Identical twins expose cracks in UK’s eVisa system Known errors in digital records can leave mobile workers with no easy way to prove their immigration status Disputes Federal court strikes down State Department’s 75-country visa freeze Judge orders consulates to resume processing after finding suspension exceeded agency authority Compliance South Korea watchdog calls for immigration relief when employers miss deadlines Foreign workers should have a route to regain lawful status where procedural failures are not their fault, says ACRC Politics Malaysia targets 10% foreign labour cap as government pushes automation Employers urged to ditch low-cost migrant labour models as tighter controls reshape workforce planning Disputes Meta ousted manager over immigration support letter, lawsuit alleges Supervisor claims he was fired after refusing to sign EB-2 NIW letter that overstated colleague’s role and achievements Work Permits Oman reinstates over-60s cap for work permits Older residents left unsure if they can continue working or remain in country once permits expire RESEARCH GML Elite The GML Elite is a list of 57 leading teams around the world that have, in the last 12 months, demonstrated significant nous in the handling of one or more elements of complex, multifaceted global mobility projects. Events Global Mobility Summit - New York Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit - New York will take place on 15 October 2026.The half-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, global mobility managers, HR experts and private practice lawyers to explore the latest trends and developments in employment, immigration, social security, and tax laws that affect the movement of workers across borders. Recruitment The end of “domestic-first” hiring? Firms brace for borderless talent drive Artificial Intelligence Why mobile workers shouldn’t trust ChatGPT for travel advice Settlement Support Travel incentives, wellbeing policies crucial for relocation decisions