Immigration Social media surveillance: security measure or free speech suppressor? Foreign nationals already in the US may soon be subject to the same federal scrutiny as new arrivals Business Travel Should Canadians be hesitant about entering the US? Amid escalating tariffs and heightened border scrutiny, employers may have to rethink their mobility strategies Compliance UK Home Office targets illegal working in the gig economy Internal audits, staff training, and updated policies will be essential to ensure compliance Digital Nomads Cyprus reopens digital nomad scheme after two-year pause Hope that the return of the visa scheme will help boost the local economy Visas Prepare for wage hikes under changes to Australia’s SID visa NGO study warns that pay disparities between migrants and local workers remain unresolved Culture Thailand’s marriage equality law alters immigration pathways Same-sex spouses of foreign nationals can obtain visas but lack citizenship options Community Lewis Silkin’s Amy Nevins promoted to partner Rising global mobility star among seven employment and corporate experts to be made up across the firm Community CMS Portugal promotes immigration expert to partner Henrique Peyssonneau Nunes made up in Lisbon Recruitment Raising the profile of displaced talent How employers can benefit from an untapped pool of skilled and professional talent 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