Work Permits Oman overhauls work permit system to advance Omanisation Latest resolution adds licensing requirements, financial penalties, and incentives for firms meeting national hiring quotas Immigration Skills neglect risks derailing Labour’s immigration agenda, report warns UK thinktank says weak adult training could worsen talent shortages and public frustration Immigration More stringent controls for Portugal’s immigration and nationality laws Jobseeker visa abolished, waiting periods for family reunification, extended residency requirements Community Vialto expands US immigration team, strengthens Japanese tax expertise Global mobility specialist adds 30-lawyer team from Seyfarth Shaw after tapping PwC China tax partner for Japan office Community How global mobility’s rising stars saw the future – and got it right As nominations open for GML’s Tomorrow’s Leaders 2026, we revisit the class of 2025 to see how their predictions played out across an unpredictable year Politics Global passport rankings show impact of Trump’s America First policies Decline of the US passport tells the story of protectionism, geopolitics, and the new realities of international travel Immigration Denmark moves to curb social dumping danger New proposals provide a simplified hiring route for certified employers Artificial Intelligence UAE launches AI system to streamline work permit processing New “Eye” tool to verify documents and fast-track approvals, reducing bureaucracy and human error Digital Nomads MBB: What you need to know about Argentina’s digital nomad rules Scheme provides a flexible entry route for remote workers, but employers should be mindful of its restrictions Events Global Mobility Summit Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit will take place on 3 December 2025.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. 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. Sponsorship Sponsor licence revocations surge: What UK lawyers need to know Compliance What to know when establishing a business presence in Italy Income Tax Expat tax considerations: exploring global destinations