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Fisher Phillips

Here’s Why the E-2 Visa is Becoming a Popular Option for Japanese Companies Wanting to Do Business in the U.S.

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Given the strong economic ties between Japan and the U.S., the E-2 visa has become a well-established option for individuals looking to expand their business across the border. The E-2 visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa that...more

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Digital Nomad Visas Offered by Italy, Japan

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Italy and Japan have joined the list of countries making it possible for employees to spend time abroad on digital nomad visas (DNVs). These visas give individuals the ability to work abroad remotely and temporarily while...more

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More Countries Join the Digital Nomad Visa Club: A 4-Step Employer’s Guide to International Remote Work Requests

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Digital nomad programs are increasingly popular visa schemes that your company may want to explore as a perk for employees. These programs give employees the opportunity to legally live and work remotely in a country for a...more

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Japan Further Eases Entry Restrictions

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The Japan government further relaxed its border measures on September 7, 2022. While the number of people infected with COVID-19 in Japan still remains high, the government is gradually changing its conservative approach....more

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Japan Changes Border Policy, Allows New Entries for Business Purposes Effective March 1

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Japan will implement new border measures designed to allow business purpose entries of foreign nationals, which will require improved, light prenotification procedures. ...more

Morgan Lewis

Omicron Impact: Japan Extends Re-tightened Restrictions on Entries

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The Japanese government has extended the restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the country until the end of February. TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF RESTRICTIONS - From November 30, 2021, Japan effectively banned the...more

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Japan Eases Restrictions on New Entries, Vaccination Certificate Holder Activities

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The Japanese government has relaxed its restrictions on new entries of foreign nationals and on activities for holders of COVID-19 vaccination certificates. These changes went into effect as of November 8, 2021....more

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Asia-Pacific Business Travel: Entry Bans, Vaccination and Quarantine Requirements

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As summer ends, many companies are hoping to resume business travel. To help interested parties plan for the next Asia-Pacific (APAC) trip, this LawFlash outlines current entry bans and quarantine requirements in popular APAC...more

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Japan Extends State of Emergency and Entry Restrictions

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The Japanese government announced on February 2 that it will continue to make 10 prefectures (except for Tochigi) subject to the Second Declaration of a State of Emergency until March 7, 2021, considering the overwhelming...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: November 2020

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EU Council Reviews Travel Restrictions - The EU Council has recently reviewed epidemiological conditions to revise the list of countries from which travel is currently restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

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JAPAN: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Employer FAQs

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In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Japanese government is considering a new law to enable the government to declare a state of emergency, cancel public events, and instruct people to stay indoors. The government is...more

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Deemed Public Officials: A Potential Risk for US Companies in Japan

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Japan is one of the lower-risk countries for US companies in terms of compliance issues involving bribery and corruption. Transparency International’s 2013 Corruption Perceptions Index places Japan 18th out of 177...more

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