María Sofía Hernández

government official

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.