Visa Ventures - How to Lead Mobility When the Rules Keep Changing

Visa rules are changing, expectations are rising, and global mobility teams are stuck navigating the grey. Joanne Taylor and Anita Ofis from Immigration Law firm Magrath Sheldrick LLP join the show to unpack myths around immigration law, real-world visa challenges, and what compliance really looks like post-Brexit and post-pandemic. From remote work headaches to policy blind spots, they dive into the risk, the reality, and the unexpected humour of getting global talent where they need to be.   Tune in to this episode as we explore: (05:32) How the UK immigration system has evolved (07:01) The impact of remote work on immigration (10:40) Why UK business visitor rules are still unclear (14:43) Post-Brexit business travel: what's changed (16:59) The rise of intelligence-led immigration penalties (20:44) What an annual workforce risk assessment really means (25:02) The hidden challenges of short-term work travel (27:16) Visas, planning, and staying flexible (29:31) Border entry: why every experience is different (35:49) What makes decision-making so tough for GM teams (38:12) Navigating immigration with cost constraints (40:13) Clawback clauses and compliance risks (43:50) When immigration policies lead to employment discrimination (46:54) Why you need to audit your current position now   Links mentioned in this episode: Magrath Sheldrick LLP