Group of People Waving Venezuelan Flags

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

Letter (Envelope) from USCIS covered in flag of USA on American colors background

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

Flag of Germany and the word German

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

Brazil

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

Kuwaiti Airlines

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

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