Japan is reportedly planning to approve new visa rules to attract more foreign workers. The proposed change comes as the United States considers new immigration reforms to limit the number of foreign workers it accepts. The new rules would speed up the process for temporary workers to get permanent residency, according to multiple reports quoting officials from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). If the government plan is approved, it would allow skilled foreign workers in Japan to receive permanent residency within 1-2 years, according to JETRO Chief Director General Kazuya Nakajo. Currently, Japan’s points-based temporary worker program requires visa holders to wait five years before applying for permanent residency.
