[co-author: Ryann Stout] Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature of this situation, we highly recommend reviewing any global mobility inquiries on a case-by-case basis, including any consulate-specific or immigration authority resources, in “real-time” before traveling internationally. Please reach out to our Global Mobility Team in advance of any international travel. Canada - New Travel Restriction and Immigration Regulation Updates COVID Based Travel Restrictions: Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and concerns about COVID-19 variants, the Canadian federal government has recently imposed a 30-day ban on all direct passenger flights from India and Pakistan to Canada. Air passengers who depart from India or Pakistan, but arrive in Canada via a third country, will need to produce a negative COVID-19 molecular test result taken at their last point of departure prior to boarding their flight to Canada.