Immigration Is America’s biometric and security screening here to stay? USCIS moving toward “unified screening model”, while revised I-129 requirements are tightening upfront scrutiny Politics Japan restaurant industry braced for staffing squeeze as quotas tighten Halt on new skilled worker visa issuances disrupting recruitment pipelines and increasing competition for foreign labour Compliance Vietnam steps up oversight of foreign nationals as arrivals hit record high Authorities cite security concerns despite earlier reforms aimed at easing work permit rules Insurance Austria extends documentation rules for non-EU work permits Firms face longer preparation times as authorities demand foreign-issued insurance and social security records Income Tax Turkey proposes sweeping tax overhaul to attract global tech talent Draft reforms introduce long-term tax exemptions for new residents and expanded equity incentives for start-ups Recruitment Bahrain digitises recruitment services as foreign worker costs rise New tools cut recruitment processing times, while phased increases to permit fees add to expat costs through 2029 Global Mobility Bird & Bird: Parking talent: The role of interim jurisdictions Companies are resorting to increasingly creative strategies to retain talent amid tightening global visa rules Immigration Sweden passes new law to attract foreign researchers, doctoral candidates The measures also tighten loopholes identified as enabling the misuse of study-based permits Compliance Maldives expands digital surveillance of foreign nationals Authorities target irregular employment through new digital systems and incentives for compliant employers 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