Politics How to stay ahead of the panic as federal shutdown looms Employers and foreign nationals face uncertainty if US immigration functions go dark Immigration Canada addresses skilled trades shortage to combat housing crisis New measures for undocumented workers can support the construction industry Immigration America gets tough on foreign worker documentation Businesses should beware new rules requiring migrants prove their legal status Work Permits Singapore updates policies to boost workforce stability Improved work permit and S Pass frameworks extend job opportunities for foreigners Politics Portugal faces another snap election amid migration debate Political turmoil fuelled by anti-immigrant sentiment and economic divides Visas Eversheds Sutherland: UAE welcomes new talent under expanded Golden Visa New categories added with key changes made to previous eligibility requirements Business Travel EU Council reaches agreement on new entry and exit system Members states want a phased launch of new digital border management system Visas Hong Kong issues modest new visa fees Businesses should have anticipated increased costs given last fees hike was in 2019 Income Tax Expect France-Luxembourg teleworking threshold to rise Cross-border French workers can now work from home 34 days a year Events Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit The Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit, held in partnership with International Employment Lawyer, will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 in New York. The full-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, HR and reward professionals, and private practice lawyers to provide multinational employers with valuable insights into effectively offering executive compensation and benefits packages to an increasingly globalised workforce. 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