Work Permits Japan’s new foreign worker scheme aims to reverse labour crisis Changes to Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law will take effect in three years iStock.com/Goldmund Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 20 June 2024 In a landmark shift in immigration policy, Japan has adopted a new foreign worker scheme aimed at addressing serious labour shortages. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas China’s new travel permit aims to boost Greater Bay region Digital Nomads South Korea’s digital nomad visa could “trap” employers Visas New Zealand tightens visa rules, citing unsustainable migration Politics What does Trump 2.0 mean for US immigration policy?