The Local spoke with Aju John, a researcher and activist who is keenly focused on the challenges South Asian immigrant workers face in Germany. Arriving in Germany: Met with a harsh realityThere has been a notable surge in the number of Indian nationals coming to Germany in recent years. "Nearly all of them are indebted even before they set foot in Germany," John said, adding that having debt makes people "prepared to accept all manner of indignities". People with a student visa in Germany are generally prevented from working more than an average of 20 hours per week. READ ALSO: 'Faire Integration' - Where foreign workers in Germany can get free workplace adviceAdvertisementWhat needs to change?