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What is the change? Costa Rica’s Department of Immigration will soon require registered companies to request an appointment before filing immigration-related applications.
What does the change mean? Registered companies will have to make an appointment for the following week on Fridays between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon.
Background: The changes are being made in an effort to cut down on wait times and bring increased organization to Costa Rica’s processing of immigration-related applications. The new requirements should shorten the length of time applicants spend waiting in queues. However, because appointments will be required, approval of some applications may take longer – especially if applications are not complete when initially filed.
BAL Analysis: While the appointment requirement might ease the overall immigration application process, employers should note that quick turnaround times might be more difficult to achieve. The change will particularly impact firms that only allow employees to begin work once the Department of Immigration has approved their applications.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Costa Rica. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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