• October 18, 2025
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immigration

  • October 7, 2025

US Southern Border Detentions Plummet to 55 Year Low

San José, Costa Rica — WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has recorded the lowest number of migrant detentions at…
  • September 30, 2025

New $250 US Visa Fee Plunged into Uncertainty

San José, Costa Rica — San José – A significant and controversial new fee for United States non-immigrant visas, scheduled…
  • September 23, 2025

Costa Rican Deported in Dire Condition

San José, Costa Rica — A Costa Rican man’s pursuit of opportunity in the United States descended into a harrowing…
  • September 23, 2025

$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Widespread Concern

San José, Costa Rica — A proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with…
  • September 22, 2025

Costa Rica Recruits Salvadoran Drivers

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica is tackling its persistent driver shortage by bringing in workers from El Salvador,…
  • September 19, 2025

Proposed H-1B Visa Fee Hike Sparks Controversy

San José, Costa Rica — A potential $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants has ignited a firestorm of debate, pitting…
  • August 18, 2025

Costa Rica’s Pensionado Program Loses Its Luster

San José, Costa Rica — Applications for Costa Rica’s coveted pensionado (retiree) residency program plummeted nearly 40% between 2023 and…
  • August 13, 2025

New US Visa Rules Impact Costa Rican Applicants

San José, Costa Rica — Significant changes are coming to the US visa application process for Costa Rican residents. Starting…
  • August 6, 2025

US Tightens Visa Interview Waiver Requirements

San José, Costa Rica — Starting September 2nd, 2025, most applicants for US non-immigrant visas will be required to attend…
  • July 28, 2025

Costa Rica Joins Global Entry Program

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has been accepted into the United States’ Global Entry program, marking a significant…