A temporary migrant who is granted permission to work in a foreign country is often referred to as this type of laborer. These individuals typically fill labor shortages in specific sectors, such as agriculture, construction, or service industries, and their work authorization is tied to a specific employer or job. An example would be a seasonal farm worker from Mexico working in the United States harvesting crops, or a construction worker from the Philippines employed on a building project in the Middle East.
The presence of this labor force can offer numerous advantages to both the host country and the migrants themselves. Host countries benefit from addressing labor gaps, stimulating economic growth through increased productivity, and potentially lowering production costs. The workers, in turn, gain opportunities for employment, higher wages than available in their home countries, and the chance to send remittances back to their families, contributing to economic development in their origin countries. Historically, the recruitment of such workers has been a response to fluctuating labor demands and demographic shifts.
