Politics Visa bans and deportations as India-Pakistan tensions rise Deadly terror attack sparks deteriorating diplomatic relations and closure of travel routes Social Security UK-India trade deal offers greater mobility for top talent British government defends signing reciprocal Double Contribution Convention described as a “two-tier tax deal” Politics Supporting foreign talent during Irish anti-immigration protests Employers must balance employee protection and political expression in the workplace Politics Expect delays in American consular services, lawyer warns As US State Department restructuring looms, employers are in wait-and-see mode Recruitment Understanding the Netherlands’ “ambiguous” duty of care Sponsor firms must have robust recruitment processes, but a lack of clarity on standards creates confusion Visas Saudi Arabia launches seasonal employment platform Amid broader immigration restrictions, businesses can connect with job seekers during Hajj Visas New hurdles for foreign nationals sponsoring families in Belgium Higher income threshold restricts access to fast-track reunification visa Compliance Croatia moves to tighten foreign labour regulations Country is trying to balance need of foreign talent with preventing abuse of low-wage labour Work Permits Azerbaijan eases work rules for top foreign talent Work permit exemption expanded for “highly qualified” professionals Events Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit The Executive Compensation & Benefits Summit, held in partnership with International Employment Lawyer, will take place on Tuesday 27 May 2025 in New York. The full-day event will bring together senior in-house counsel, HR and reward professionals, and private practice lawyers to provide multinational employers with valuable insights into effectively offering executive compensation and benefits packages to an increasingly globalised workforce. 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. Immigration Critical role international workers play in meeting UK energy demands Business Travel New entry and exit systems: understanding changes in European travel Sponsorship The importance of properly maintaining a UK sponsor licence