Russia has launched an online service called “Time to live in Russia” to bring foreign workers to the country amid widening labour shortages. The initiative targets applicants with in-demand skills and an expressed respect for traditional Russian values, including scientists, entrepreneurs and creative professionals, aiming to match staffing needs with newcomers willing to integrate.
Japan has stopped accepting new visa applications for foreign restaurant workers under its specified skilled worker program as it approaches a 50,000-worker cap. The move takes effect Monday and anticipates the limit being reached by May 2026. Launched in 2019, the program targets labor shortages across multiple industries, not just restaurants.
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South Korea is rolling out a new immigration push for the 2030s, expanding visa benefits for high-tech professionals and creating a separate pathway for skilled technicians. The plan broadens eligibility for its “top-tier visa” and introduces a “K-Core visa” for intermediate technical skills, aiming to attract global talent while easing labor shortages and supporting regional development.
US President Donald Trump is taking a pragmatic turn on H-1B visas, now backing the hiring of skilled foreign workers to strengthen American high-tech industries. The policy shift seeks to address persistent labor shortages that could hurt competitiveness. Trump also expects backlash from his political base but says global talent is increasingly necessary to keep US firms moving.
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