Costa Rica
Costa Rica: New Social Security Process
Foreign nationals who are seeking a first-time residence and work permit must now be registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS) after their application is approved in order to receive their permit, according to a recent government ruling. Previously, foreign nationals had to be registered with the CCSS before filing their residence... »
Costa Rica: New Immigration Law Takes Effect
The new Costa Rican immigration law came into effect on March 1, 2010. Among other changes, the new law requires all residence and work permit applicants to submit proof that they have registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration, imposes new penalties on foreign nationals who remain in Costa Rica beyond their authorized... »
Worldwide: Holiday Season May Delay Work Permit, Visa Application Processing
Government offices generally are short-staffed or closed during the holiday season. Clients should plan ahead as processing delays are expected for visa and work permit applications during the months of December and January. »
United States: Holiday Travel Planning for Foreign Nationals
The winter holiday season is approaching and many foreign nationals are beginning to make plans to travel abroad. Now is the right time for these individuals to make sure that they are prepared, from an immigration perspective, to depart and reenter the United States. Understanding their immigration obligations can help foreign employees minimize the... »
Costa Rica: New Immigration Law
Costa Rica recently enacted a new immigration law that is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2010 and will introduce significant changes to the business visitor and temporary residence categories, including a new visa-on-arrival category for certain business visitors, new minimum salary requirements for foreign executives working in Costa Rica, and work authorization... »