Social Security EU deal tightens social security rules for cross-border workers Employers face narrower travel exemptions, higher eligibility bar for postings, advance-notification, and cooling-off requirements Disputes Second court blocks Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee With controversial fee hike already vacated nationwide, new California decision adds another blow to White House’s visa reform agenda Community Wedlake Bell adds immigration partner from Broadfield Law Former Home Office insider Tim Hayes bolsters firm’s employment and immigration team Residency Luxembourg simplifies residency route for third-country nationals Preliminary authorisation stage removed as country shifts first time applicants to single pre travel consular filing Community Vialto adds to US offering with Brown Immigration tie-up Nebraska-based, 20-plus lawyer team, led by David Brown, sought access to technology, integrated capabilities, and scale of global platform Crisis Management The Middle East is no place for complacent mobility policies In a fluid security environment, employers should keep worker safety and contingency planning firmly in focus Income Tax British Airways wins £5.8m tax dispute over cabin crew’s hotel stays Upper Tribunal holds that Heathrow lodgings are deductible travel expense, rejecting HMRC’s taxable earnings classification Secondments EY takes secondee tax fight to India’s Supreme Court Ruling could reshape how multinationals structure employee transfers and reimburse overseas salary costs Income Tax IRS adds draft citizenship question to US tax returns Proposed question could create new compliance risks for visa holders, business travellers, and their employers 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