2025 Approval Delays

Preview Image for Application Delays article. A collage of images representing the delay in legal residency applications in Costa Rica.

“Hey, Laura, where’s my application approval? It’s way overdue.” October 2025 Update What follows is not meant to discourage anyone contemplating an application for legal residency/immigration here in Costa Rica or those awaiting approval of their submitted application for legal residency/immigration in Costa Rica. It is meant to inform and adjust your expectations. Obaining legal […]

Abandoned by My Lawyer

Deserted island with broken boat lying on the beach with help sign to represent being abandoned by a lawyer

“Hey Laura… my lawyer abandoned me. Can you help?” An increasingly common lament and request. I recently submitted a Power of Attorney for a new client who requested that I investigate his case further. When I presented this documentation to the intake staff at the DGME (Costa Rica Immigration offices), they asked the routine question, […]