Politics UK deepens post-Brexit ties with Gibraltar and Switzerland deals Border barriers with Spain fall while new services accord promises easier movement for British talent Recruitment Netherlands’ new talent strategy marks shift towards selective skilled migration Cabinet plans targeted recruitment in AI, biotechnology, and other strategic sectors amid growing skills shortages Politics China drops decades-old jobs target as labour market loses momentum New plan points to a more flexible, skills-led approach but offers no clear signal of increased foreign-worker hiring Visas Kuwait puts long-delayed 15-year investor visa into operation Scheme offers long-term status to qualifying investors and senior executives as work and residency rules evolve Work Permits Georgia puts employers on the hook for foreign worker residence permits Decree introduces turnover tests and additional verification requirements for expats Recruitment Denmark tables new route for lower-paid foreign workers Proposed scheme would let certified employers recruit from 16 non-EU countries, but only for jobs covered by collective agreements Immigration Iceland reshapes labour migration and student permit rules Reforms centralise work permit decisions, expand risk assessments, and restrict some post-study and family rights Displaced talent Shifting TPS expirations causing chaos for US employers Short notice extensions have left businesses uncertain about who can legally continue working under protected status Compliance LDI: Buying a business with global talent? Don’t overlook immigration compliance From sponsor licence requirements to right-to-work obligations, immigration issues should form a core part of M&A due diligence and post-completion planning 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