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Guatemala: Residence and work permit approvals delayed

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Residence permit applicants should expect delayed approvals due to the following issues at the Foreigners’ Office of Immigration, which issues residence permits:

  • The Assistant Director of the Foreigners’ Office of Immigration is on temporary leave until May 10, 2016;
  • Recent staffing changes; and
  • An ongoing internal audit.

Work permit applicants should expect delayed approvals due to changes to the internal operations system at the Ministry of Labor, which issues work permits. 

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Guatemala: Travel update

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Guatemala has active volcanoes, some prone to heightened activity. Before climbing any of the volcanoes, you should check and follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the situation. Local authorities have taken extra security measures due to the increased activity of Fuego volcano.