Daily Compliance News: September 25, 2025, The Learning a (Trump) Business Lesson Edition
Compliance into the Weeds: Navigating H-1B Visa Reforms & Corporate Compliance Challenges
Key Considerations for Companies Navigating Global Remote Work: Part 1 – Immigration
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Below is an overview of the major updates from April 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region....more
From April 2026, Jersey offers a new pathway for senior professionals, consultants and entrepreneurs looking to relocate. The new Skilled High Earner route is aimed at high-earning individuals who fall outside the island's...more
Our Immigration Team reviews a proposed Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would significantly increase prevailing wage requirements for employers sponsoring foreign workers, impacting hiring costs and workforce strategies...more
As awards season has drawn to a close, winners and future hopefuls alike may be looking abroad for their next big project. In fact, recent estimates show about half of US productions are at least in part filmed outside of the...more
In March 2026, the UK Home Office updated key guidance, introducing a new sponsor compliance duty, amended requirements for dual citizens entering the UK, and increased processing fees....more
Below is an overview of the major updates from March 2026 in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region....more
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has officially begun, and with it comes a once-in-a-generation moment for the United States. For the first time ever, the tournament will feature 48 teams and span across North...more
The Trump administration’s waiver of the nation’s domestic cabotage laws under the family of laws known as the Jones Act1 is highly unusual for both its length (60 days) and its breadth (659 categories of products).2 While...more
Previously out of reach, Croatian citizenship by ancestry (CBA) is now more accessible than ever thanks to a recent overhaul of the country’s citizenship laws. A landmark 2020 amendment to the Croatian Citizenship Act...more
On Feb. 12, 2026, the European Union published in its Official Journal an amendment to the previous regulation (EU) 2023/332) that updates and enhances how identity data is captured across the European Union for the purposes...more
On Feb. 6, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) confirmed it has received its 2026 provincial nomination allocation of 14,119 nominations....more
The U.S. Department of State recently updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (9 FAM 402.2) to expand and clarify the scope of B-1 visa eligibility for foreign nationals providing after-sales services and training to U.S. workers....more
The UK Government has raised English language requirements for major UK work immigration routes. The required standard as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is raised for Skilled...more
Below is an overview of the major updates from January 2026 in the Amercias region....more
The Home Office will implement changes to the United Kingdom’s immigration system effective 25 February 2026, completing the shift to digital status and automated carrier checks....more
Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) will indefinitely “pause” immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The administration claims the pause is necessary because applicants from these...more
Department of State to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing from 75 Countries - The Department of State announced on January 14, 2026, that it is pausing the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries in an attempt to...more
The U.S. Department of State announced an update to its “Countries Subject to Visa Bonds” notice on January 6, 2026, expanding the pilot program to include thirty-two additional nations—including Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria,...more
In 2025, the Global Mobility landscape continued to evolve significantly, with legislative and regulatory updates directly impacting the international mobility of professionals and foreign workers. In this changing...more
Many foreign nationals travel home during the holidays to visit family. Recent federal actions have significantly restricted international travel for some foreign nationals, creating a risk that some individuals could be...more
U.S. embassies and consular posts are rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments for some applicants. These delays were initially limited to posts in India and now are reported to have expanded to other countries....more
On December 15, the Department of State (DOS) announced it will expand its social media vetting requirement to additional nonimmigrant visa classifications, including H-1B, H-4 dependents, F, M, and J. As a result of this...more
Updates regarding increased vetting for H-1B/H-4 visa applicants as well as shortened validity for Employment Authorization Documents are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider. Increased Screening for...more
Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will require all H-1B professional workers and H-4 dependents to make their social-media profiles publicly viewable so consular officers can conduct an “online...more
The United States is moving toward an unprecedented expansion of digital and social-media screening for foreign travelers and visa applicants....more