Work Permits Britain wants creative exports. It needs creative visas Experts say high fees, salary thresholds, and rigid sponsorship rules risk undermining the government’s plans to grow the sector Awards The IEL Awards 2026: Global mobility shortlists revealed Find out which employment, immigration, and tax specialists are in the running for this year’s global mobility law awards Politics US expands social-media vetting to more visa applicants New checks will cover foreign media representatives and USMCA professionals, widening scrutiny of foreign nationals’ online activity Immigration Trump order adds layoffs and economic conditions to H-1B reviews Lack of guidance leaves employers concerned how multiple agencies will define layoffs that “negatively affect” American workers Compliance UK expands right-to-work liability beyond direct employment Businesses may face penalties for illegal working elsewhere in their supply chains under reforms taking effect on 1 October Work Permits Australia restores priority processing for skilled workers in key sectors Revised framework puts critical shortage sectors at the front of the queue, regardless of where applicants are based Community MBB Abogados appoints new immigration head Alejo Chiessa says partner appointment “particularly meaningful” and a “commitment to MBB’s future” Employment Law Taiwan extends expanded marriage leave rights to foreign workers Newlyweds gain longer paid leave as family support reforms are paired with targeted recruitment Disputes Upper Tribunal quashes cancellation of Tesla engineer’s leave to remain UK Home Office wrongly sidelined employment documents in a case involving alleged unauthorised pizza-delivery RESEARCH GML Elite The GML Elite is a list of 57 leading teams around the world that have, in the last 12 months, demonstrated significant nous in the handling of one or more elements of complex, multifaceted global mobility projects. Events Global Mobility Summit - New York Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit - New York will take place on 15 October 2026.The half-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