Private Practice Leaders Laura Devine: I was playing a game without knowing the rules Laura Devine on how she built a powerhouse mobility boutique, Trump’s and Starmer’s immigration rhetoric, and why she’s still fascinated by the people behind every visa application Politics Trump defends need for H-1B talent, says US workforce lacks specialised skills Noting enforcement missteps at Georgia Hyundai plant, president stresses that advanced industries require foreign expertise Residency Chronic conditions could jeopardise US visa eligibility under new guidance Broadening of public charge assessment to include diabetes, asthma, and obesity may lead to inconsistent decision-making Immigration Canada moves toward skills-first immigration system Federal targets focus on skilled workers and regional labour needs, while Québec implements stricter requirements for new arrivals Global Mobility “Stable” Europe a talent haven amid geopolitical disruption Companies are eyeing the EU’s predictable frameworks to relocate skilled staff, yet inconsistent national policies still hinder mobility Compliance Project Firewall forces firms to rethink hiring foreign talent Department of Labor’s 175 investigations mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s push to police underpayment and false filings by US employers Visas Mozambique bets on investor visa to boost economic stability New government initiative aims to attract foreign capital to tourism, infrastructure, agriculture, renewable energy sectors Compliance Cayman Islands warn of immigration scams preying on foreign workers Over 50 firms flagged for violations as the government unveils major immigration reforms and enhanced compliance measures Immigration Travers Smith: How UK employers can future-proof global talent recruitment Higher costs, stricter eligibility rules, and potentially extended settlement pathways are transforming how employers attract and retain foreign workers Events Global Mobility Summit Global Mobility Lawyer is delighted to announce that the inaugural Global Mobility Summit will take place on 3 December 2025.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. 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. 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