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Japan Tightens Immigration Rules, Casting Doubt on Future of Foreign Workers' Lives

Japan is tightening rules for foreigners in a move that threatens to upend the lives of expats like Abdul, who has been living and working there for nearly eight years. The changes are likely to throw into doubt the futures of many foreign workers who have already made significant investments and built lives in the country.

Japan Tightens Immigration Rules, Casting Doubt on Future of Foreign Workers' Lives
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Japan is set to tighten rules for foreign workers, sparking uncertainty over their futures in the country. The move comes nearly eight years after Japan introduced a temporary work visa program aimed at addressing labor shortages. Many foreign workers, including those who have made significant contributions to Japan's economy and society, are now facing uncertain futures due to the tightening of rules. The changes are expected to affect thousands of foreign nationals living and working in Japan.

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