Private Practice Leaders Kaha Kvachatadze: Immigration law will always change. The human element doesn’t Shaped by his Georgian heritage, decades in-house at Pfizer, Jackson Lewis’ Kaha Kvachatadze explains what still drives his work today and why global employers have both a moral and operational obligation to protect migrant workers Compliance Rising immigration fraud creates new compliance challenges for US firms Businesses should review their onboarding and verification processes to mitigate risks Immigration Morgan Lewis: China unveils major reforms to boost talent flows and cross-border mobility New measures expand talent endorsements, widen visa-free transit access, and streamline airport transfers as Beijing seeks deeper international engagement Human Rights Labour targets “asylum shopping” with plan to tighten refugee rules Critics warn new limits on settlement and support breach human rights obligations and deter integration Politics Labour criticised for “moving the goal posts” with settlement reforms Indefinite Leave to Remain to be assessed against character, integration, contribution, and residency Recruitment Oman unveils new industry body to target rogue recruiters New association aims to standardise recruitment, resolve disputes, and expand legal mobility routes Visas RSM Shiodome Partners: Changes to Japan’s Business Manager status New residency criteria demand more capital, more staff, and more credentials to curb sham companies Work Permits Finland sees slower inflow of foreign workers and students Decline in work and study-based residence permit applications affects talent pipelines Settlement Support Saudi firms adjust expat pay amid rethink of talent models With shrinking salary premiums and slower megaproject hiring, companies shift to long-term workforce strategies 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