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Arizona: Immigration Law, update
On July 22, Federal District Judge Susan R. Bolton held hearings in United States v. Arizona and Friendly House v. Whiting, the two principal challenges to S.B. 1070, Arizona’s controversial new immigration law. The plaintiffs in both suits are seeking a preliminary injunction that would bar Arizona from implementing the law while the court... »
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... »
New Zealand: New Minimum Salary Requirement for Certain Work Permit Holders; Visa Waiver for Taiwanese Visitors; New Immigration Law Passed
New Zealand is introducing a new minimum salary requirement under the Essential Skills policy for work permit applicants with dependent children on November 30, 2009. In addition, visa-free travel for Taiwanese passport holders will take effect on the same day. Finally, New Zealand recently signed into law a new Immigration Act that will introduce... »
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... »