The requirements for foreign nationals seeking business manager visas will become stricter starting next Thursday, such as requiring visa applicants to now have ¥30 million in capital, up from ¥5 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/10/japan/stricter-business-management-visa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #visas #foreignworkers
The number of foreign residents in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker visa status, meant to fill severe labor shortages in certain sectors, reached a record high as of the end of June. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/japan-skilled-foreign-workers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #foreignworkers #immigration #visas #justiceministry #immigrationservicesagency
#US #immigration authorities arrested 475 workers at #Hyundai facility in #Georgia on Thursday, #ICE official says
Many of those arrested had temporary #visas for #tourism & #business travel that are not authorized for work, including #SouthKorea nationals, the official told Reuters.
Not exactly the worst of the worst criminals #Trump claims to be arresting
#law #labor #economy#TheCrueltyIsThePoint
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-immigration-authorities-arrested-475-workers-hyundai-facility-georgia-2025-09-05/
The leaders of Japan and South Korea are expected to agree on an expansion of the working holiday program when they meet for a summit in Tokyo on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/22/japan/south-korea-working-holiday/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #visas #jobs #foreignworkers
Tokyo has been ranked the top location of choice for "workations" in a new global survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/19/japan/society/tokyo-workcation-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #telework #foreignworkers #workation #visas
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The #State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business & tourist #visas to post a #bond of up to $15,000 to enter the #UnitedStates, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
#law #immigration#Trump #extortion#MafiaState
https://apnews.com/article/state-department-visa-bond-d532b186abf6e39c621d1bd0995d7509
The #State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business & tourist #visas to post a #bond of up to $15,000 to enter the #UnitedStates, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
#law #immigration#Trump #extortion#MafiaState
https://apnews.com/article/state-department-visa-bond-d532b186abf6e39c621d1bd0995d7509