Immigration Policy
FIFA clarifies visa rules for 2026 World Cup amid Trump travel restrictions
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FIFA has issued a statement addressing concerns over U.S. visa policies affecting fans attending the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that match tickets do not guarantee entry to host countries. The Trump administration's recent pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries includes several World Cup participants, though tourist visas remain unaffected for now. Officials urge early applications to navigate potential delays.
Ibaraki Prefecture plans to offer around 10,000 yen rewards for reports leading to arrests of businesses hiring illegal foreign workers, starting fiscal 2026, amid controversy over potential discrimination. The prefecture, which recorded the highest number of such cases for four straight years, insists the measure targets illegal employment. Critics including the local bar association warn it could foster suspicion and divisions.
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A Vietnamese worker who overstayed his visa is now targeted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's crackdown on illegal labor in Japan. Minh, who arrived in 2015 under the Technical Intern Training Program, performed demanding jobs for a decade to address Japan's aging workforce shortage. The program is designed to teach skills that foreign workers can bring back to their developing home countries.