Immigration

We provide a comprehensive management service for the application, renewal, and transfer of the full range of visas covered by Ecuadorian law, as well as in cases of visa cancellations.

We assist in the regularization of various immigration situations for foreign citizens or in their change of immigration status.

We have developed a corporate framework for the control and supervision of foreign citizen’s immigration status, which requires our ongoing support.

Additionally, we advise our clients throughout the entire administrative process for naturalization as Ecuadorians and related matters, as well as in procedures concerning the recognition of the Ecuadorian nationality and other processes before various public institutions, especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Migration Office of the Ministry of Government, and the Civil Registry.

AVL Abogados has a team of legal professionals committed to providing high-quality services in immigration processes as needed, both for national and international companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals, whether Ecuadorian or foreign.

We have a team of lawyers with extensive experience and training in the area of immigration.

The professionals at AVL Abogados are knowledgeable on legal reforms and all types of innovations that the authorities implement for the various immigration processes applicable to foreign citizens in Ecuador.

As a result, the team stands out for its legal, technical, and administrative knowledge required in the practice of this field.

The responsibility and commitment that characterizes our lawyers enables the team to adapt to updates and requirements set by the immigration authorities in each procedure, mitigating contingencies and risks for our clients.

AVL Abogados keeps a permanent communication with immigration authorities, building strong relationships, and has created a reputation with the goal of safeguarding our clients’ interests and needs when regularizing their immigration status.

Learn about our firm's notable cases.

Obtaining and renewing hundreds of visas annually for senior executives, managers, and employees of companies related to insurance services, banks, mining companies, and more.

When is a lawyer in Immigration Law needed?

  • AVL Abogados provides immigration advisory services to companies and employers who need to hire foreign staff to conduct their business. As part of this advice, we also comprehensively review the work contracts used to ensure our clients have certainty and security in the visa acquisition process.

  • Likewise, foreign citizens seek our services due to the need to regularize their status in the country when, for various reasons, they have decided to migrate and settle in Ecuador.

What services does AVL provide in this area?

  • Visa application under the modalities provided by Ecuadorian legislation.

  • Visa renewal application.

  • Visa transfer application.

  • Visa cancellation.

  • Application for visas for family members and dependents.

  • Labor law advice, including professional services contracts, related to a foreign citizen’s immigration status.

  • Immigration assistance in hiring senior executives (managers, directors, etc.)

  • Naturalization applications.

  • Application for nationality recognition.

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