Work Permits Foreign doctors regain access to US visas after immigration reversal Hospitals warned that delays linked to processing restrictions were worsening existing physician shortages nationwide Employment Law Japan’s Ibaraki launches “bounty” scheme to report undocumented workers Whistleblower programme comes amid broader immigration reforms and foreign labour oversight Community Hill Dickinson boosts London immigration team with Fladgate partner Antonia Torr brings experience of high-stakes government action and cross-border enforcement issues Health & Safety How the Iran war is reshaping global business travel Duty-of-care concerns push multinationals toward more selective travel policies Visas Canada expands status restoration options for foreign workers and students IRCC guidance removes need for some temporary residents to leave country before reapplying Immigration Spain migration amnesty tests Europe’s border controls Large-scale regularisation programme contrasts with EU neighbours who prefer the case-by-case approach Artificial Intelligence Eversheds Sutherland: UAE integrates AI into immigration decision-making Employers and applicants may struggle to understand permit rejections or challenge outcomes where AI reasoning lacks clarity Compliance Thailand begins crackdown on illegal foreign employment “Blanket inspections” of businesses launched nationwide, government announces Recruitment Malaysia explores centralised foreign worker recruitment platform Government refutes reports that system is already in development 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