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Jonathan Chaloff
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International Migration Division OECD but personal account. 99% posts related to visa/permit policy, employment, integration, population, stats, evaluations.
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We collect and compile origin and destination country data on labour migration in Asia.
Some findings in this thread.

Deployments from Asian origin countries down 7% in 2024.
Bangladesh -22% (not going to Oman, Malaysia)
Pakistan -16% (to KSA instead of UAE, Qatar)
Nepal -7%

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Figure 1.1: Total Outflows of Workers from Selected Asian Countries, 2012–2024, from www.oecd.org/en/publications/labor-migration-in-asia_0360fe19-en.html Rebound from Covid collapse in 2022-2023, but slight drop to 6.5M in 2024.
September 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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JCER/Nikkei asked Japanese economists about their views on foreign residents policies.
jcer.or.jp/english/does...
Consensus on ⬆️ impact on living standard, fiscal balance
Interest in link between real estate prices and migration - growing in lots of countries
Chart. When asked whether it is desirable to strengthen regulations on real estate purchases by foreigners and foreign companies, 32% responded “agree” (34% after weighting), while a total of 21% answered “strongly disagree” or “disagree” (30% after weighting). The most common response was “uncertain,” accounting for 40% (36% after weighting). Original x.com screenshot from @nikkeicenter 当センターと日本経済新聞社が経済学者を対象に経済政策などに対する評価を聞く「エコノミクスパネル」の7回調査では、外国人政策に関して尋ねました。 『外国人増加、「日本人の生活水準向上に寄与」が８割　不動産購入の規制強化は見方分 https://t.co/XVgb1PaF4vかれる』
August 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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This Review covers policy gaps revealed by recent boom in labour migration to Romania.
Placement agencies employ many migrants and find them work via platforms.
"Unusual", not aligned with LMT principle.
OECD recommends that platform work should not be grounds for issuance of work permits.
Two charts from the publication: Figure 4.5 Panel A and B. The sharp increase in foreign workers is driven by workers from Nepal and Sri Lanka. A. Nationality of third-country nationals holding valid residence permits for employment, 2022-24 B. Residence permits issued for employment by nationality, 2014-23 Source: General Inspectorate for Immigration (Panel A) and Eurostat dataset: First permits issued for remunerated activities by reason, length of validity and citizenship (Panel B). The figures and underlying data can be downloaded at https://stat.link/ufia8y
July 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Blackness does a lot of heavy lifting symbolically for migration in Europe.
This stock photo (I leave it to you to guess the keywords) pops up every few months in German media articles on migration topics like "Germany's lack of skilled workers hurting its economy".

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Stock photo by Sven Hoppe/dpa/picture alliance showing a the hands of a black man using a spotless Knipex "Made in Germany" wrench to twist a brass pipe faucet fitting. Blue collar work clothes visible, blurred factory background. (Not clear that the wrench is being used to perform any useful task, however). Used as thumbnail for link to video on "Germany's lack of skilled workers hurting its economy"
February 18, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Latest figures on number of foreigners employed in Japan show 12% annual increase to 2.3M.
Much of the increase is in Technical Interns (to transition to new programme) and in the new SSW route (+50% to 200K)
Still only 3.5% of total employment but trend is clear.
Chart showing Stock of foreigners employed in Japan, 2015-2024. Chart shows steady increase from 908K to 2.3M over the period. The categories which increased the most are Technical Interns and Other Professionals. Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Japan. Figures for October of each year. For more information see OECD (2024), Recruiting Immigrant Workers: Japan, doi.org/10.1787/0e5a10e3-en
January 31, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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14th annual conference CEPII-OECD Conference "#Immigration in OECD Countries" kicks off with a keynote from Leah Boustan "Where are the Streets of Gold? Immigrants Success in the US and Europe"
Photo of keynote (Leah Platt Boustan) from the 14th annual CEPII-OECD Conference on Immigration in OECD countries. Photo of opening panel (Antoine Bouët, Jean-Christophe Dumont, Christina Gathmann and Hillel Rapoport)
December 12, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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December 4, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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Iraq opened a one-month regularisation window for workers from Syria, Bangladesh, Pakistan.

Iraq's Minister of Labour said last week there are 800K-1M foreign workers in irregular status.

Also many legal FWs, including in domestic sector.

AFP piece: www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Iraq tries to stem influx of illegal foreign workers
Rami, a Syrian worker in Iraq, spends his 16-hour shifts at a restaurant fearing arrest as authorities crack down on undocumented migrants in the country better known for its own exodus.
www.france24.com
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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The 2024 International Migration Outlook is available for free download now!
I'll be skeeting some of the more interesting parts in this 380 page tome but here are some headline figures.
www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issue...
November 14, 2024 at 10:10 AM
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🇮🇹 "La migrazione: cambiamenti in corso". L'Ocse International Migration Outlook 2024.
Oggi alle 15.30 a Roma e zoom.
la registrazione in presenza (quasi al completo)
www.eventbrite.it/e/la-migrazi...

su zoom:
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November 14, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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Migration Nerds! It's the time of year you get ready to read what's in the annual OECD International Migration Outlook.
14 November 11AM CET
Stats, trends in flows, policy trends, analysis...

Livestream: brnw.ch/21wOvBb

Plus it'll be free to download from www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issue... !
Cover page of the 2024 OECD International Migration Outlook
November 11, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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Presentiamo:
⚫️le ultime tendenze migratorie nei paesi Ocse
⚫i cambiamenti nelle politiche migratorie
⚫️l'evoluzione degli esiti dei migranti
La presentazione in Italia del rapporto Ocse coincide col lancio mondiale dell'International Migration Outlook 2024.
14 novembre, Roma🔽
Locandina LA MIGRAZIONE: CAMBIAMENTI IN CORSO Presentazione del rapporto OCSE - Prospettive sulle Migrazioni 2024 - Giovedì 14 novembre 2024 - Ore 15.30 - Europa Experience David Sassoli, Piazza Venezia 6 - Roma
October 28, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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For anyone with in-depth knowledge of migration/integration policies, the International Migration Division at OECD has vacancies!
Background in economics, public policy, socsci, law, etc.
Quantitative skills help but looking for range of profiles
Apply
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Policy Analyst
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October 16, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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The world's largest (and only) migration statistics conference - more than 500 participants, dozens of sessions - will be in Malmö, Sweden, 16-18 June 2025
Co-organised by OECD, IOM and UNDESA.
Paper/Session proposals can be submitted by 1 December.⬇️
oe.cd/ifms-2025
October 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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Most countries have labour market tests before authorising work permits for foreigners.
But do these work??? What happens if we cancel them?
(I spend a LOT of time on this question)
Finally, a study of effects of lifting the LMT on flows & earnings!
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Regulating Labor Immigration: The Effects of Lifting Labor Market Testing - Työn ja talouden tutkimus LABORE
Tarkastelemme ulkomaalaisen työvoiman saatavuusharkinnan poistamisen vaikutuksia Suomessa hyödyntäen alueellista vaihtelua saatavuusharkinnasta vapautetuissa ammateissa. Käytämme yksilö- ja yritystaso...
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October 1, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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A reminder to be very careful with your logframes, you don't want to end up being Box 10 of the European Court of Auditors report on the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF)
www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...
September 27, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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"You couldn't pay me to move there".
Yet many OECD countries do just that: offer tax relief for migrants and returning nationals.
Does it work? Is it worth the cost?
This brief explores the question
doi.org/10.1787/5a23...
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Screenshot of the first page of OECD Migration Policy Debate No. 35 "Why do OECD countries offer tax relief programmes to attract foreign migrants and returning nationals?”
September 9, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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What we can learn from experiences of return migration - spontaneous, assisted, forced, etc. - to inform policy development in migration and development?
What role of family, community?
31.1.24 14h CET
To get link to hear findings from 4 workshops & new research, see alt-text
Invite to the launch event of OECD report on "Return, Reintegration and Re-migration: Understanding Return Dynamics and the Role of Family and Community". 31.1.24, 14h-15h15 CET, Zoom. During the event, the OECD Secretariat will present the main findings of the report. There will be discussion where participants can share perspectives on the implications of the report and potential avenues for action. Please confirm your attendance by sending an e-mail to return&reintegration@oecd.org. The zoom link and detailed agenda for the launch event will be sent to you.
January 25, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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How do OECD countries respond to domestic violence against migrants?
Many offer special visas or conditions, but protection of survivors varies in terms of eligibility, duration and other aspects.
This brief compares and analyses these protections.
www.oecd.org/migration/mi...
Cover Page: Migrants, especially women, are particularly at risk of violence and abuse. Among the social and economic factors making women vulnerable to gender-based violence, including within the private or family sphere, is their migration status. Partly spurred by international human rights instruments, OECD countries are taking action to protect victims/survivors and empower migrant spouses and families who have experienced domestic violence. Beside prosecuting or convicting perpetrators, many OECD countries have reformed or adapted immigration legislation to both encourage victims to report domestic violence and to support law enforcement authorities in their efforts to prosecute gender-based crimes. This Migration Policy Debates gives an overview of the range of protection available for migrants who have experienced domestic violence in OECD countries. The brief also addresses the shortcomings surrounding migration procedures and provides some policy recommendations
January 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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Korea Population Forum 2023 discussed “migration planning” Why?
Falling birth numbers and "risk of extinction“ are hot policy topics
1970 - 1m babies
2002 - 500k
2022 - 250k
TFR of 0.78
But what does "migration planning" mean? Let's take a look...
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Screenshot of Prof Youngmi Shin 신영미 (Seoul Nat'l U.) presenting a slide showing the declining birth numbers in South Korea. From the video at https://www.kpforum.kr/
December 20, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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Can Job Search Visas help labour migration matching?
Recent JSVs:
PT: Procura trabalho, 120 days, for anyone
JP: J-Skip – up to 5 years, high-educated, -paid
DE: Chancenkarte – 1 year, points-based, skilled
SE: High-ed
New OECD brief looks at JSVs past and present
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Screenshots of four different government websites with rules for respective recent Job Search Visa: Portugal: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/pt/vistos-nacionais/documentacao-instrutoria/procura-de-trabalho Germany: www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/gesetzgebungsverfahren/DE/Downloads/referentenentwuerfe/MI3/entw-fachkraefteeinwanderung.pdf Japan: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities51.html Sweden: https://www.migrationsverket.se/English/Private-individuals/Working-in-Sweden/Look-for-work-or-start-a-business.html
December 13, 2023 at 3:28 PM
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It’s the sovereign right of countries to admit, grant residence to, and naturalise foreigners as they see fit. Investment migration programs offers citizenship "Golden Passport" & residence by investment (CBI & RBI) But consequences go beyond the issuing country.
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Graphic showing money paid in exchange for a "Golden Passport" or residence card granting international mobility.
December 4, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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📣Migration Nerds! The 2023 OECD International Migration Outlook will be out Monday 23/10 4pm CET!
400 pages on migration flows and policies, labour market inclusion, and special chapters on fertility🤰of migrant women and employment of migrant mothers
www.oecd.org/newsroom/med...
October 19, 2023 at 2:19 PM