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New global mobility challenges: a guide for multinational corporations in 2026

In 2026, US employment immigration has shifted from a predictable system to a high-cost, merit-based framework. Key changes include a $100,000 ‘entry fee’ for overseas H-1Bs, a wage-weighted lottery and intensified vetting. These barriers are transforming global mobility into a strategic capital expenditure. Consequently, multinational corporations are pivoting toward distributed models, moving roles to satellite hubs in Canada and Mexico to avoid prohibitive costs and administrative delays. This ‘pay-to-play’ environment is pricing out mid-sized firms, creating a specialised labour vacuum and redefining immigration as a boardroom-level geopolitical strategy.

Released on Mar 31, 2026

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