Rocky Mountain West Virtual Immigration Roundtable: Continuing the Conversation

Practice Leader Khalisha Sharifah, Director Jenny Lee and Business Immigration Director Maysie Pandor discuss evolving rules for labour market testing in the Asia-Pacific region amid a global talent race.

Partner Louise Haycock comments on how new immigration rules could affect access to global talent for the UK construction sector.

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit notes that the UK’s immigration reforms may face challenges in fully attracting global talent to education and research unless eligibility is broadened.

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines essential guidelines for maintaining Swiss residency permits while living abroad, tailored to different nationalities.

Manager Kirsty Moore and Associate Ilaria Iovieno highlight the need for immigration reform to help construction firms meet UK housebuilding targets.

Partner Jack Kim explores the different immigration pathways available for international students who want to stay in Canada after graduation.

Partner Siobhan Owers, Senior Associate Asif Hanif and Immigration Paralegal Georgia Marshall discuss how the UK Government has recently announced the end of overseas recruitment for care workers, marking a significant policy shift.

Partner Louise Haycock discusses how the success of the UK’s immigration reforms relies on practical implementation and clear guidance for employers.

Manager Kirsty Moore and Associate Ilaria Iovieno highlight how a proposed UK-EU youth mobility scheme could ease construction labour shortages and lower recruitment costs.

Managing Partner for the Middle East and Africa Murtaza Ali Khan highlights opportunities for AI, trade and talent mobility in the UAE.

Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm and Business Immigration Consultant Marisa Gizzi discuss how employers must proactively plan for immigration strategies to ensure smooth work and travel arrangements in the EU.

Partner Daniel Schwarz highlights that heightened re-entry concerns are prompting US advertising agencies to take a more cautious approach to Cannes Lions travel, with many travelers seeking legal guidance.