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Cada año, muchos extranjeros llegan a Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit atraídos por sus numerosos atractivos turísticos, excelente calidad de vida, oportunidades laborales y de inversión; algo que los lleva a plantearse la a...

If you are married to, or will marry, a French citizen and want to explore your immigration options to the "Pays des Lumières," this article is for you.... If you currently live abroad with your French spouse, but plan to re...

Japan opened up the border on November 8th, 2021, and closed it on November 30th, 2021 — the border was open only for 3 weeks. With the spread of new variant, it’s hard for anyone to guess when and how long Japan opens up the...

It has been a while since any meaningful positive changes have happened in the immigration laws of Estonia. It seems this is about to change. The exact timing and exact changes are not yet known but here is what is being disc...

The chances of being like James Bond and zipping around the Alps with bad guys chasing you are slim to none. But just like Bond…James Bond, you may find yourself in need of a 2nd passport. When Juan Valdez applied for a lon...

For years ‘low-skilled workers’ (as they are classed by the immigration system) have been doing the jobs New Zealanders don’t want to do. But as we have all discovered during the lockdown, ‘low-skilled’ does not mean ‘unimpo...

One year on, artists are still struggling with the legal complexities around performance in the UK. Gary McIndoe explains the details. For much of 2021, travel to the UK and live performances here were put on hold due to the...

Klug Law Firm takes a look at the American Immigration Council's 7 most popular "explainers" from 2021 that address some of the critical immigration issues the United States is currently facing. Well worth a read! ![USA Immi...

Ontario is finally waking up as it counts on business immigrants to help recover from the pandemic through job creation, tax contribution and move its economy forward. #### What are the Requirements? - $200,000 investment i...

The H-1B category is available to individuals who work in specialty occupations whose services are sought by U.S employers for positions requiring such skills. A specialty occupation requires highly specialized knowledge in...

I can surely understand what it is to be an immigrant and how it feels: filling out forms, waiting, worrying, waiting again and then having to adapt oneself to a new culture, new habits, and learning a new language among othe...

Not all sworn translations are equal. Moving abroad means that it’s important for find the right sworn translation service. Here are the challenges and solutions to finding the right sworn translation service. ![Why it's imp...

There are so many entrepreneurs around me who want to start a business, but if they are not: Japanese, a Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident, Spouse of a Permanent Resident, Spouse of a Long Term Resident or Spouse of a Ja...

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia on ...

One of the main pillars of Canadian immigration is “to see that families are reunited in Canada” as quoted in section 3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, making Canadian sponsorship programs one of the more gener...

Curious about how to apply for Italian citizenship by descent maternal line? First, it is necessary to identify whether your case is really by maternal line. Therefore, check if in your line of transmission of Italian citizen...

As we enter into the New Year, it seems that the British Government is also looking for some change. Recently, the government has announced several new Immigration routes to the UK that will start in 2022, including a revital...

relocate.world — a community for expatriates, for digital nomads, for seekers: individuals seeking greener pastures, willing to transcend borders. This might be a summary of the eco-system relocate.world is trying to create. ...

US immigration was under siege during the Trump Administration. It seemed to be harder than nearly ever before to legally migrate to the United States. However, this little known visa option was a great route for some in th...

Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, or Kris Kringle; whatever you call the jolly man in red at Christmastime, we can all agree on one thing; he is magic. Travelling the entire world in just one night, he delivers p...

The global pandemic changed the landscape of work, in turn impacting migration and mobility. In fact, we've always know that migration is fluid and this is simply part of our genetic composition. Interestingly enough, while ...

Christmas is just around the corner and many will experience a different season of joy than is normally enjoyed. Besides being a time of happiness, the season can also magnify underlying emotions of loneliness for anyone sepa...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has recently announced that as of November 29, 2021, all eligible applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can file their forms online. These forms are the I-821, ...

Croatia started issuing digital nomad visas in January 2021. Originally, the idea came from Jan de Jong, a Dutch entrepreneur in April 2020 after the country was struggling due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Technically, the ...

There’s been a lot of chopping and changing in 2021, particularly when it comes to New Zealand’s immigration policy. Here is a recap of the changes and when they come into effect. *This year, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) an...

The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate a law that creates a series of exemptions and benefits for foreign workers who wish to migrate to Costa Rica, which are known as ["Digital Nomads."](https://www.relocate.worl...

Australia’s skills shortage is nothing new, but it was exacerbated by pandemic border closures. When the borders closed and Australia’s economy retreated into an uncertain Covid hibernation, many foreign workers swiftly retur...

The L-1 category is available to individuals who have worked on a full-time basis for at least one year of the past three years for a foreign corporation with a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the U.S. To qualify,...

Canada is one of the many countries that allows its citizens to have multiple citizenships - enabling a dream of becoming a citizen of the world.... Canadian passport takes 8th best in the world, allowing a visa-free entry to...

If you're seeking employment in Ukraine there is a few things you must know about obtaining the proper visa. As a general rule, foreigners are obliged to obtain a work permit in order to be able to work in Ukraine. #### Exce...

In Brazil, when a person goes to the registry office to request the registration of an event (birth, civil marriage or religious marriage with civil effects, death, etc.), the officer records the location where the request wa...

Applying for a New Zealand work visa is a complicated and expensive process, especially post-COVID. We tell you the basics you need to qualify before you apply to ensure you avoid a duplicative process. ![nzworkvisa.webp](ht...

Estonia is a small state in Northern Europe with a fast-growing digital society, well-developed IT sector, and transparent tax system. Estonia was the start for a few fintech unicorns, like Skype and Wise, to name a few, help...

From Hong Kong to Sydney.... A continuation of Fiona Wong's personal immigration journey from Hong Kong to Australia where she discovered her passion for Immigration Law. ### Three months into my first immigration lawyer j...

Once in Costa Rica, a QR code feature confirms an individuals vaccine status. This is needed to enter most public establishments. Those who wish to request the official COVID-19 vaccination status document must meet the fol...

Partly due to the Coronavirus-inflected drop in tourism in Georgia, the country is one of the latest to offer a digital nomad visa. Called “Remotely from Georgia” one of its purposes is to help stimulate the economy of the co...

I often get this question from clients who had been thinking about selling their Italian property for a while: Should I go ahead with the sale of my Italian property now or should I wait for the Italian real estate market to ...

From Hong Kong to Sydney.... When I was just two years old, my family left Hong Kong and moved to Australia. My father, a chef, was offered a job at a then-popular Chinese restaurant in Sydney, so my parents packed up our st...

Are you thinking about moving to New Zealand? You’re far from alone. Condé Nast Traveller ranked Auckland the world’s most liveable city in 2021, and Wellington came in at a very respectable number 4, tied with Tokyo. ![Lea...

The province of British Columbia, located in the west coast of Canada and well known for its beautiful weather (considering Canadian standards when it comes to weather), has 2 entrepreneur programs. ### ENTREPRENEUR IMMIGRA...

Interested in establishing a company in Italy? In order to do so, it is necessary to carefully evaluate various elements in order to adopt the type of company that best suits the activity that will be carried out. ![How to ...

Interested in how to become an Italian citizen based on residency? Italy grants the possibility to acquire Italian citizenship for those who legally reside in the country (Article 9, Law 91/1992). ![The Duomo di Milano in It...

The Italian real estate market has greatly suffered the recession of the early 2000’s and it never recovered since then. Real estate prices continue to decrease in several areas of Italy and the government has created incenti...

I can understand why you may be considering alternative green card options since one of the requirements of the EB-1C green card for multinational transferee executives and managers is you must have been employed with your mu...

From 1 November 2021, Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 12 and over who are fully vaccinated are able to leave Australia without an outward travel exemption. They will also be able to enter quarantine free into...

Why should the Start-Up Visa program be considered by entrepreneurs looking to settle in Canada permanently? Check out below for one immigration pathway you might consider as an entrepreneur: ...

It is important that at the outset of any visit to the UK, the parameters of the trip are carefully considered to ensure that there are no unpleasant issues at the border. Here are three things to consider when thinking about...

According to the Doing Business Rating of the World Bank Ukraine ranks 64th out of 190 which is not bad. This article outlines the advantages and requirements to opening a company in Ukraine and furthermore residency. ####...