Politics After Maduro’s arrest, Venezuelans and their employers face tough choices As political upheaval raises hopes of return for Venezuelans abroad, Colombian employers confront complex questions around repatriation, remote work, and compliance Visas Wage-weighted H-1Bs will end “level playing field” Tying selection odds to wages raises stakes for employers and entry-level hires, lawyers warn Settlement Support Germany issues new obligation to support foreign worker integration Firms must inform foreign staff about the integration programmes and opportunities available to them Employment Law Tauil & Chequer: Why 2026 will be a turning point for employment compliance in Brazil As inspections intensify and jurisprudence evolves, employers must adopt proactive diagnostics to manage workforce risk Residency Kuwait further tightens entry and exit rules for expats Foreign nationals face a six-month limit on time abroad, following earlier exit permit measures Residency Tougher criteria, higher fees for permanent residency in Finland Longer residence period and stricter language, education, and employment thresholds must now be met Visas Amazon grants remote work option for H-1B holders stuck in India New policy limits employees’ ability to contribute to core business activities as visa delays bite Community Vialto nabs US immigration team from Higgs Fletcher & Mack Global mobility specialist adds nine lawyers, including two veteran partners, to California branch Community Fragomen makes nine new partners in US-heavy promotions round Immigration giant also promotes eight lawyers to counsel, with five based in New York 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 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. 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