Visas UK unveils fast-track, concierge scheme for high-growth businesses Financial support for visa fees aims to reduce the cost of hiring specialist talent Compliance Saudisation enforcement ramps up with sweeping inspections Inspectors uncover widespread violations amid tighter localisation rules Politics Swiss immigration debate far from settled despite rejection of population cap Strong voter support underscores the enduring sensitivity around unrestricted acceptance of foreign talent Community Fragomen recruits immigration in-houser for Minnesota team Mayo Clinic veteran Christopher Wendt brings extensive healthcare industry experience Community Ogletree bolsters business immigration practice with FBT Gibbons lateral Former Honda in-houser David Janklow joins as a shareholder in Columbus, Ohio Community GML Elite – the world’s leading global mobility teams In a market defined by change, these are the professional services firms shaping today’s global mobility landscape Work Permits Guest worker crackdown deepens as Hungary halts visas for three nationalities Decision extends earlier restrictions on guest worker permits and shift towards tighter labour controls Artificial Intelligence China restricts travel of AI experts as talent race intensifies Beijing moves to limit the transfer of sensitive know-how to global competitors Visas Ireland opens more roles to overseas workers amid skills shortages Expanded quotas and new eligible occupations aim to boost access to international talent 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