BBC Verify found more than 1,900 small high street businesses, including vape shops and car washes, licensed to sponsor foreign workers under a specialist scheme despite tightened visa rules aimed at restricting it to graduate-level roles.
The number of foreigners caught working illegally in delivery services in South Korea has surged over 10 times year-on-year, with Vietnamese nationals forming the largest group. The Justice Ministry is cracking down on both the riders and brokers providing accounts.
Japan has enacted stricter immigration policies, including a tenfold increase in visa and permanent residency fees, and new language requirements, impacting foreign workers like Srijana and Spandan Sunar. These measures come amidst Japan's demographic decline, increasing reliance on foreign labor, and a growing public sentiment against foreigners.
The DHS is urging an appeals court to block a judge's order that halted a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. DHS argues the injunction risks undermining immigration enforcement and causing irreparable damage, potentially allowing foreign workers to enter despite national security concerns.
Cambodia's crackdown on multibillion-dollar online scam operations has led to a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers, previously held hostage and forced to work, are now left without support, facing detention and potential re-trafficking.
Cambodia's crackdown on multibillion-dollar online scam operations has led to a secondary crisis, leaving thousands of stranded foreign workers, victims of human trafficking, without support. While the government has targeted scam compounds, it is criticized for ignoring the plight of vulnerable migrants lured into the industry and now facing detention and lack of basic necessities.
South Africa faces rising pressure on businesses hiring foreign nationals, with vigilante groups and government crackdowns creating a squeeze. Employers cite cost and necessity, while officials blame exploitation and illegal labor. High unemployment fuels anti-immigrant sentiment, making foreign workers a political flashpoint.
A Guardian investigation reveals that areas voting to leave the EU have experienced faster relative growth in foreign workers since the 2016 referendum, despite expectations. These areas have also become relatively more deprived over the same period, with migration increasing significantly, particularly on health and care visas.
Reform UK plans to introduce a tax on companies hiring foreign workers if they win the next general election. The party argues this will encourage firms to prioritize British staff and reduce National Insurance contributions for employers of UK nationals.
A court has rejected an arrest warrant for a 30-year-old textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers between March 2023 and April 2024. The court cited the suspect's stable residence and lack of flight or evidence tampering risk.
A textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, appeared in court for a pre-arrest warrant hearing on charges of assaulting foreign workers. The 30-year-old suspect, identified as A, is accused of assaulting four Bangladeshi workers multiple times between March 2023 and April 2024, with a video of one assault going viral and sparking public outrage.
Toyooka City deleted a tweet on May 3rd after receiving protests regarding its content about illegal foreign workers. The post, shared on May 2nd, cited a notice from Toyooka Police Station and urged cooperation in eradicating illegal employment, but drew criticism for potentially fostering prejudice against foreigners.
Spain's Social Security registered a record 289,000 foreign workers in the past year, with a 9.4% annual increase in May. This surge coincides with a government regularization program, though officials and experts caution it's too early to definitively link the two phenomena.
Spain's labor market reached a record 22.3 million social security affiliates in May, with foreign workers accounting for nearly half of the 232,000 new jobs. Despite international uncertainty, the economy continues to create jobs, though unemployment figures showed a less significant drop than in previous years.
Police and labor authorities in Incheon, South Korea, have applied for an arrest warrant for a textile company owner accused of repeatedly assaulting four Bangladeshi workers over three years. A video of one assault sparked public outrage.
A textile factory owner in Incheon, South Korea, has been arrested for assaulting four foreign workers from Bangladesh over the past three years. The owner, identified as A, faces charges including assault and property damage, with a viral video of one assault sparking public outrage.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency will deploy AI tools and cyber patrols next year to identify and combat illegal foreign workers and employers, aiming to reduce overstayers amid labor shortages.
Restaurant operators in Japan have been forced to review their approach to hiring foreign workers since the government suspended the issuance of special visas needed to work in the sector, as the number of holders nears its preset quota. The sudden suspension by Japan’s immigration authorities has raised the spectre of fierce competition for foreign talent. Long known for its strict immigration policy, the country has been increasingly counting on foreign workers amid labour shortages. The...
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Tuesday it p...
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The number of employed foreign residents in South Korea...
South Korea has launched its first pilot scheme to expand funeral support for deceased foreign workers, following the death of 23-year-old Vietnamese worker Nguyen Van Tuan in a conveyor belt accident at a gravel factory in Icheon, Gyeonggi province. K-Comwel President Park Jong-kil honored Tuan at Incheon International Airport, stating the grief was the same despite the language difference. The agency is now working to institutionalize the benefit through reforms.
Yoyo Yue has spent much of her life navigating the complex US immigration system. The 31-year-old Chinese content creator moved from China to a US boarding school, went to university, secured an H-1B visa and later a “green card” – a path long considered the “gold standard” for skilled foreign workers. Now, she said, that path felt far less certain. “The H-1B path today comes with significant uncertainty, not just around job stability, but also around long-term prospects,” Yue said. US President...
