News and Updates
PERU: Clarification in Scope of Some Peruvian Immigration Rules
Changes do not occur often in Peruvian immigration law. Recently, however, a few notable changes took place. One change concerns the modification of articles 358 to 378 of the Peruvian Consular Rules that was approved by Supreme Decree No. 091-2011-RE at the end of July 2011, in coordination with amendments to the Peruvian Aliens Law […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Biometric Residence Permits for All Migrants To Be Rolled Out
The Home Office will shortly roll out Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) (otherwise known as BID) for all visa applicants applying to enter the UK from overseas. The BRP is a plastic card with details on the applicant’s visa type and visa validity dates. There will be a phased introduction once Parliament has approved the legislation […]
MEXICO: New Immigration Law
On May 24, 2011, President Felipe Calderon of Mexico signed a new Immigration Law, which abolished and superseded the General Population Law that had been in existence for 40 years. The new law involves significant changes to the current immigration regime, although these will not become evident until implementing regulations are published. Publication of the […]









