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Fragomen and Flint Bishop are hosting an exclusive breakfast roundtable exploring the latest developments in UK Right to Work compliance and their implications for employers in practice. With recent changes to the Right to Work Code of Practice, evolving digital verification options, and increasing scrutiny of employer compliance obligations, organizations must navigate a rapidly changing landscape while maintaining efficient hiring and workforce management processes.

Northern England’s construction, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and other labour-intensive sectors often rely on complex networks of contractors, subcontractors, temporary workers and flexible labour. From 1 October 2026, businesses using these arrangements may need to apply much greater scrutiny under the expanded Right to Work (RTW) Scheme.

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority requires dependents applying for a new residence permit in Bahrain to hold valid health insurance coverage. Previously, health insurance coverage was not a mandatory requirement for dependents applying for a residence permit, and it was required for main applicants only. The health insurance policy must be issued by a licensed insurance provider in Bahrain and must remain valid for the full duration of the residence permit.

Fragomen's Immigration Compliance and WorkRight teams are hosting a webinar focused on the new UK Right to Work requirements taking effect on 1 October 2026 and the practical implications for employers. As the UK's Right to Work framework continues to evolve, employers must ensure their processes, policies and compliance controls keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. Failure to adapt can expose organizations to compliance risks, operational disruption and potential liability.

Join Fragomen legal professionals for our international student webinar series, in partnership with Interstride, where we’ll explore hot topics in global immigration and provide insights into post-graduation options for living and working in various countries. Director Jannet Balite and Associate Rebecca Chan will discuss key Australian work visa pathways for recent graduates, with a focus on employer-sponsored options for entering the workforce.

While most nonimmigrants are admitted to the United States until a specific date, F, J, and I nonimmigrants have long been admitted for the duration of the individual’s educational or exchange program or qualifying employment.

Blog post Pre-Settled Status and Absences From the UK: When Could Status Be at Risk? In this blog, Immigration Consultant Mirela Sartori explains when absences could place status at risk, how the Home Office assesses residence and what to do if you receive a “minded to curtail” notice, which generally requires a response within 28 days. Learn more

Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) continues to create uncertainty for business travellers navigating European borders. In an article published in Business Traveller, Partner Christine Sullivan discusses the inconsistent implementation of EES across member states and advises travellers to ensure their entries and exits are properly recorded to help prevent accidental overstays. Read more here.

Interest in citizenship by descent is growing across the world. Increasing numbers of people are exploring whether they may be entitled to a second passport through their parents, grandparents or even more distant ancestors born in another part of the world. This trend is hardly surprising. In an increasingly globalized world, many people place greater value on understanding their origins and preserving a connection with their heritage.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has begun the process to propose a new regulation that would revise various aspects of the PERM labor certification program, which is the first step for several employment-based green card applicants and their employers. The proposed regulation is currently being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); once it clears OMB review, it will be published in the Federal Register for a 30- or 60-day public comment period.