Work Permits Vietnam’s new documentation rules raise compliance burden for employers New checks increase scrutiny of foreign expert, technicians, manager, and executive applications Immigration Race to digitise visas across South America exposes system strains While some countries cut processing times, others face delays and infrastructure challenges as paper-based systems are phased out Politics Kanye West’s entry ban shows link between immigration and reputational risk Case underscores how high-profile individuals can trigger wider operational and contractual disruption for organisations Compliance UK’s new labour watchdog targets migrant exploitation in high-risk sectors Fair Work Agency brings new powers and scrutiny, but faces questions over resources Immigration Germany launches new industry alliance to boost “fair” foreign hiring Initiative aims to strengthen training systems in third countries to secure top talent Visas Oracle’s H-1B filings draw scrutiny as thousands of jobs are cut amid AI push Tech giant has been recruiting foreign workers while making deep job cuts globally Politics DHS threatens restricting airport border operations in sanctuary cities Proposal could see travel disrupted through key hubs like New York and Los Angeles Recruitment Singapore continues crackdown on “phantom worker” schemes Construction firms under fire for trying to circumvent foreign hiring quotas Compliance Japan tightens requirements for intra-company transfers Great scrutiny of experience, commercial links, and language proficiency promised in sweeping changes 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