India is seeking to address global labor shortages by rebranding its efforts to send workers abroad as 'labor mobility' rather than immigration. Developed countries face shrinking populations and worker shortages, but political backlash makes traditional immigration policies difficult to implement. India has signed multiple labor-mobility agreements with countries in Europe, East Asia, and the Gulf, and recently introduced legislation to ensure workers eventually return home. However, historical guest worker programs, such as Germany's, highlight challenges in ensuring temporary stays and integrating workers. As young Indians prepare to work overseas, the true test will be whether these programs can balance economic needs with the personal aspirations of migrant workers.