"Most of the ... decline in permanent labor migration was driven by policy changes in the United Kingdom and New Zealand,"
"In both cases, permanent labor migration remained above 2019 levels."
Work-related migration to 38 wealthy economies fell by roughly 21% last year even as ageing societies face growing labor shortages. The decline began before recent political campaigns and reflects rising political opposition and tighter visa regimes in advanced economies rather than weaker demand. Policy changes in the United Kingdom and New Zealand accounted for much of the fall: New Zealand ended a one-off postpandemic residency pathway that settled over 200,000 temporary migrants and dependents, while the UK tightened its Health and Care Worker visa and barred dependents. Temporary work migration continued to rise, and health-care staffing risks deepening; tightened student work eligibility could backfire.
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