U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for cap-subject H-1B visas for fiscal year 2027 will open at noon (Eastern Time) on March 4, 2026, and remain open until noon on March 19, 2026. During this period, employers seeking to participate must electronically register each beneficiary through an online […]
Spain’s Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has initiated the procedures for an extraordinary regularization process aimed at foreign nationals residing in Spain, according to information published on its official website. The initiative is being carried out within the current legal framework and responds to the administrative situation of part of the foreign population […]
Chilean immigration authorities, through the National Migration Service, have recently clarified the rules governing the continuity of Temporary Residence permits. As a general rule, most temporary residence subcategories may be renewed consecutively, provided that the conditions under which the original permit was granted remain in place. Under current regulations, these permits may be renewed for […]
The Paraguayan government has repealed the decree that allowed Venezuelan citizens to enter the country without a visa. As of January 10, 2026, Venezuelan nationals will be required to obtain a visa to travel to Paraguay. The measure aims to strengthen national security and ensure that visitors have verified background information and sufficient financial means. […]
The IRS requires the filing of several mandatory tax forms, including Form 1099, which is used to report payments made to third parties during the 2025 tax year. This form allows the IRS to track income that does not come from a traditional employment relationship, provided certain requirements are met. What types of payments must […]
On January 17, 2026, in Asunción, Paraguay, the European Union and Mercosur signed a trade agreement, marking the creation of one of the most influential free trade zones in the world. The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) is a regional integration bloc composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay as founding member states, while Bolivia, Chile, […]
Ecuador’s President, Daniel Noboa, enacted the Organic Reform Law to the Organic Law on Human Mobility (LOMH), which was published in the Official Registry on October 24, 2025, after being approved during the second debate by the National Assembly with 88 affirmative votes. With its publication, the reform officially came into effect, marking the beginning […]
The U.S. Department of State announced that, effective January 21, 2026, the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries will be temporarily suspended while policies aimed at ensuring that immigrants are financially self-sufficient and do not rely on public benefits are under review. The measure affects countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and […]
Source: Consejo General del Poder Judicial The Spanish Supreme Court has recently ruled on a matter of significant relevance in the field of international taxation: the evidentiary value of tax residency certificates issued by foreign States for the purposes of applying Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs). In its judgment 971/2025 (STS 3498/2025), the Court reaffirmed that […]
Non-residents earning rental income from property located in Spain are required to file Form 210 under Spain’s Non-Resident Income Tax regime for individuals without a permanent establishment. The deadline to submit the annual rental income tax return for income generated during tax year 2025 is January 20, 2026. Payment by direct debit will only be […]