María Sofía Hernández

María Sofía Hernández

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María Sofía Hernández is the head of the Residence Department at the Subdirectorate of Foreign Affairs of the Guatemalan Migration Institute. She has been instrumental in explaining the recent changes to migration regulations in Guatemala, which now allow foreign workers to apply for temporary residency without needing a local employer as a guarantor. Her insights highlight the importance of these reforms in facilitating opportunities for individuals seeking to establish themselves in Guatemala, particularly in self-employment and entrepreneurship.

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María Sofía Hernández is the head of the Residency Department at the Guatemalan Institute of Migration.

Nuevas reglas migratorias abren espacio al talento extranjero y suman 125 solicitudes de residencia
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-09-24
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