With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the changes happening across the world. Please share these updates with your colleagues who may find this information helpful, too.
International Updates
Japan | According to the Nikkei, Japan will end the travel ban for ten countries with a low prevalence of the coronavirus beginning in October.
Case Update: 441 confirmed cases. Last updated: 2020/9/28 4:00 PM CEST
Kenya | President Uhuru Kenyatta extended the nationwide curfew by two months but delayed the curfew start time by two hours.
Case Update: 244 confirmed cases. Last updated: 2020/9/28 4:00 PM CEST
New Zealand | Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that travel between New Zealand and Australia could resume before the end of the year.
Case Update: 0 confirmed cases. Last updated: 2020/9/28 4:00 PM CEST
The Philippines | The government is extending the restrictions in the capital region until October 31.
Case Update: 2,970 confirmed cases. Last updated: 2020/9/28 4:00 PM CEST
Saudi Arabia | After barring all travel into and out of the country, tourist visas with resume by early 2021.
Case Update: 403 confirmed cases. Last updated: 2020/9/28 4:00 PM CEST
In February, weeks before the US implemented a coronavirus response, EIG attorney Yasmin Mirreh published an article in Law360 — Coronavirus And Immigration: Tips For The Global Employer. Now, in this week’s Immigration Nerds podcast, Yasmin talks about what she’s seen in the last almost seven months, what she hears from clients, and perspective moving forward.
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