Costa Rica – Fines Subjected to Overstay

Posted on March 26, 2018

  Effective April 20, 2018, foreign nationals in Costa Rica, as tourists or temporary residents, will be fined 100 USD per month for their unauthorized stay after their visa has expired at the time they exit the country.  The fine… Read more »


Ireland – Signed Employment Contract Required for All Employment Permit Applications

Posted on March 26, 2018

  Effective March 26, 2018, the Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2018 introduce several changes, including an important new documentary requirement and an expansion of the occupations qualifying for intra-company transfers. What are the key changes? A copy of the signed… Read more »


Peru – New Streamlined Change of Status Process

Posted on March 26, 2018

  Effective March 19, 2018, a new, simplified process for applications for change of immigration status has been introduced, with in-person attendance at the immigration office, and an online application tracking system. Previously, several more steps were required, and it… Read more »


Slovakia – Immigration Changes to take Effect May 1, 2018

Posted on March 26, 2018

  Slovakia Parliament will be implementing several new changes beginning May 1, 2018. The changes to be expected will apply to districts in Slovakia where the unemployment rate for the previous year was less than 5%, are as follows: A… Read more »