
Diana Monsalve
Diana Monsalve is the Director of Newland Chase’s practice in Colombia. Diana is a Colombian attorney holding a specialized degree in employment law from the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá, Colombia, as well as a master’s degree in international business law from York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Diana gained immigration experience while working as a Senior Global Immigration Coordinator both at Greenberg Turner (now KPMG law) and EY where she assisted multinational clients with global immigration services for seven years. She then served as the leader of the immigration practice of Brigard Urrutia — a leading law firm in Colombia — for eight years. Diana also lectured on employment and immigration law at the Universidad de Los
Andes in Bogotá, Colombia.
She brings a wealth of knowledge about immigration law in Colombia and the region. In the role of Director, she will help to fuel Newland Chase’s expansion of services in Colombia and
South America.
Recent Articles by Diana Monsalve
COLOMBIA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended the deadline for transfer of residence visa (R).
By virtue of Resolution 9316 (2024), which modifies Resolution 5477 (2022), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia extended the deadline for transfer of residence visas (R) for holders who were i…
COLOMBIA – Holders of Permanent Resident (R) Visas Issued Before October 2022 Must Transfer by October 21, 2024
In line with Resolution 5477 of 2022, which brought substantial changes to the Colombian immigration system, individuals holding Permanent Resident (R) Visas issued before this resolution came into ef…
COLOMBIA – Delays in Issuing Foreigner ID Cards
Since June 2024, Colombia has faced significant delays in issuing foreigner ID cards due to operational changes at Migración Colombia. The issue has persisted despite no regulatory changes taking effe…