Current news of the labor market in the world

The UK is preparing a major immigration reform inspired by Denmark’s tough asylum and integration model. The plan seeks to reduce irregular migration, tighten family reunification rules, and reshape global labour flows — opening new opportunities for recruiters outside Britain.

The Pan-African Parliament has adopted two model laws — on labour migration and gender equality — to harmonize labour regulations across Africa and promote safe, legal worker mobility. These reforms may reshape global talent flows, creating new opportunities for legal employment and international recruitment.

The U.S. has introduced major H-1B visa changes, including a steep new fee and higher wage thresholds, reshaping global recruitment flows. Asian and European agencies must adapt by focusing on high-wage roles, remote work, and alternative migration routes.

In April 2025, Germany and India established a joint working group on labor mobility to facilitate the legal employment of Indian professionals in Germany. The initiative aims to overcome the labor shortage and ensure transparent recruitment of workers.

Poland has introduced new citizenship rules focused on verified integration — including language proficiency, stable income, and legal residence. The 2025 reform aims to make the process more transparent and structured for qualified applicants.

The United States temporarily suspended student and exchange visa interviews to implement new background checks that include applicants’ social media activity. The process has now resumed, but with stricter screening and longer processing times for F-1, M-1, and J-1 visas.