South Korea Launches Electronic Travel Authorization
South Korea has announced a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) program allowing foreign nationals to enter the country without a visa. The ETA pilot will run from May
Read More »Japan Extends State of Emergency
Friday, May 14, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that Japan’s state of emergency was being extended and broadened to include more regions in response to
Read More »Italy Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Select Countries
Via a Facebook post, Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio, announced that “Starting next May 16, with a negative swab, there will no longer be a
Read More »US Department of Labor Announces an 18-Month Delay for the Prevailing Wage Rule
On Thursday, May 13, the U.S. Department of Labor announced an 18-month delay of the final rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment
Read More »Andean Community Approves Reciprocal Movement and Residence Rights
The member nations of the Andean Community (CAN), Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, approved the Andean Migration Statute, to go into effect on August 13. The statute
Read More »As Cases Spike, Countries Restrict Travel from India | Updated
India is experiencing a significant second spike in COVID-19 infections. In response, several countries around the world are suspending, limiting, or advising against travel
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