Relocation LATAM

Colombia: Housing Guide for Assignees in Bogota

Bogotá continues to establish itself as one of the main destinations for assignees in Latin America, thanks to its air connectivity, economic growth, and diverse housing options. For those looking to live near El Dorado International Airport, whether for work, frequent travel, or logistical reasons, the western part of the city offers safe, residential, and […]

TAX Europe

Spain: A New Chapter in the Tax Dispute with Portugal Over the Non-Habitual Resident Regime

In recent years, the Spanish Tax Administration has maintained a restrictive interpretation regarding taxpayers benefiting from Portugal’s Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime. Both the Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) and the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC) have argued that the regime does not constitute “full tax liability,” preventing these individuals from being recognized as tax residents for the […]

Relocation Europe

Spain: New Housing Rental Measures Introduced in 2026

The Spanish Government has approved Royal Decree-Law 8/2026 of March 20, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on March 21, 2026, and effective as of the following day. The regulation introduces new measures applicable to primary residence lease agreements governed by Law 29/1994 that were in force when the decree-law entered into effect. Among […]

Immigration USA

United States: Changes to the 2026 Green Card Lottery

Can you imagine obtaining permanent residency in the United States through a lottery? That is exactly what the Green Card Lottery offers — one of the most widely recognized programs for legally immigrating to the United States. However, in 2026, the rules have changed, and not everyone will be able to participate as before. For […]

Migratorio LATAM

Chile: New Regulation Modernizes the Recognition of Foreign Degrees

Chilean authorities have officially published a new regulation governing the recognition and validation of academic degrees obtained abroad. The reform aims to decentralize the process by allowing additional universities — beyond the University of Chile — to carry out degree validation procedures, provided they have at least five years of accreditation. Among the most notable […]

Immigration

Mexico: Biometric CURP Marks a New Era in Official Identification

Mexico is entering a new phase in official identification with the implementation of the biometric CURP, an upgraded version of the Unique Population Registry Code that incorporates biometric data to strengthen security and prevent identity theft. Starting in February 2026, the CURP will be required to include biometric information, linking the traditional 18-character alphanumeric code […]

Immigration USA

United States: H-1B Lottery registration for 2027 is now open

Every year, thousands of professionals already living in the United States under different visa categories view the H-1B visa as an opportunity to continue building their careers in the country. With the opening of the H-1B registration period, concerns have also resurfaced around misinformation suggesting that obtaining an H-1B visa may require paying a supposed […]