Immigration Rising US denial rates signal a tougher path for global talent Immigration officials are applying existing standards more exactingly and demanding more detailed evidence Politics Italy’s repatriation incentive scheme raises legal concerns Lawyers warn of risks to legal independence and fair access to representation Residency France moves to clear record permit backlog as delays hit workers and employers Authorities step up staffing and reforms as processing times surge and backlog nears one million cases Secondments Why expat deployment is an overlooked aspect of India’s new Labour Codes Expanded wage definition and broader applicability bring expatriate roles, secondments, and compensation structures under closer regulatory scrutiny Immigration Romania plans single-route system for non-EU workers Draft rule would merge work and residence approvals, and tighten use of recruitment agencies Work Permits Kuwait adopts temporary policy allowing expats to transfer sectors New two-month transfer window and digital upgrades aim to ease labour shortages Work Permits Belgium extends digital immigration system to short-term permits Mandatory use of “Working in Belgium” platform will streamline processing, but employers face new technical hurdles and fragmented regional rollout Residency Raczkowski: A new era in residence permit applications in Poland While reform simplifies procedure, it imposes new obligations and technical requirements Social Security Eversheds Sutherland: Why the UK-India reciprocal double contributions convention matters Move is a welcome simplification for businesses with internationally mobile employees 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. Events Global Mobility Summit - London Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the second Global Mobility Summit - London will take place on 10 June 2026.The full-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