Visas Operational maturity of Germany’s visa portal fails to translate into faster outcomes Full deployment improves access and structure, but appointment bottlenecks persist Disputes Justice Department takes aim at AI-generated discrimination in hiring Tech firm pays fine after AI-written job ads allegedly favoured H-1B visa holders Immigration Flexibility met with tighter costs under Montenegro’s immigration update Longer-term permits reduce administrative burdens, but renewal windows and fiscal thresholds increase planning requirements Visas Displaced worker scheme aims to boost Scotland’s social care sector Government provides funding and waives recruitment fees to reduce barriers to re-employment Human Rights Jersey considers worker-held permits to close modern slavery loophole Reform proposal would shift permit ownership from employer to employee and ban recruitment fees Compensation Ireland’s increased MAR thresholds less severe than anticipated Employers must align current and incoming salaries, plan renewals, navigate processing and travel delays Immigration Morgan Lewis: UK immigration finally goes digital – and what that means for employers As Britain completes its automation rollout this month, the margin for error at the border narrows considerably Immigration New Zealand employers face more complex NOL eligibility rules More occupations qualify for AEWVs, but higher wages restrict residence options Visas Irwin Mitchell: Skilled Worker vs Scale-Up: Which route best serves your business? Both options have their advantages depending on the business, its size, growth trajectory, and workforce strategy 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