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  • 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…
  • July 8, 2025

Costa Rica Extends Work Permits to Stranded Migrants

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has extended temporary humanitarian status and granted work permits to a group of…
  • July 8, 2025

Stranded Migrants Granted Work Permits in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — Costa Rica has extended a humanitarian immigration status and granted work permits to a group…