Russia and Japan invite Indians as Western entry tightens and a new bill targets overseas jobs

New destinations are stepping in as Western rules harden

As Western countries tighten immigration, Indian workers are being courted elsewhere. Russia and Japan are opening pathways to address demographic decline and labor shortages, while India’s proposed Overseas Mobility Bill seeks to create structured, safer routes for jobseekers abroad. The shift could redefine where Indians look for work and how overseas hiring is managed.