Deportation of 7,000 workers since 2025
Since the beginning of 2025 until the first quarter of 2026, the Ministry of Labor in Jordan has deported approximately 7,000 undocumented workers. There has been a particular focus on the agricultural sector, which ranks first in terms of the number of work permits issued and is among the sectors most susceptible to workers migrating to other industries. The ministry clarified that the decision to halt the recruitment of non-Jordanian labor is based on market needs and applies to all nationalities, with some exceptions such as domestic work, the garment industry, and projects in developmental zones. These measures are part of the ministry's efforts to balance meeting the market's demand for local labor while preventing the infiltration of foreign workers into other sectors.
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