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	Permanent residency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Permanent residency refers to a person's status such that the person is allowed to reside indefinitely within the country despite not having citizenship.
		A person with such status is known as a permanent resident.
		Permanent residents may be required to fulfil specific residence obligations to retain their status.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Permanent_residency (434 words)

	RESIDENCY OBLIGATIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTS / CVRS Inc. has extensive Canadian immigration experience advising and ...
		Permanent residents, in Canada or abroad, who a CIC officer decides have failed to meet their residency obligations, can appeal to the IAD of the Immigration and Refugee Board.
		In certain circumstances, permanent residents who are determined to have failed to satisfy their residency obligations while abroad may be issued a temporary travel document so that they can return to Canada to attend their appeal hearing.
		This allows permanent residents and accompanying family members to be absent from Canada for longer periods of time without the risk of losing their status.
	www.usacanadavisa.com /after_arrival_residency_status.asp (897 words)

	Malta Permanent Residence Permits-Schengen Immigration Residence Malta-Malta Residence Schengen malta permanent ...
		Permanent residents also benefit from double taxation agreements existing between Malta, most European countries, Canada, Australia and the USA, ensuring that tax is never paid twice upon the same income.
		Within a year from the issue of their residence permit, permanent residents must purchase their own residence in Malta at a value that is not less than €120,000 (US$150,000) in the case of a house or €72,000 (US$90,000) in the case of an apartment.
		Permanent residents are not allowed to participate in political activities; however, should you be interested in local council activities you may contact the Local Councils Department for more information.
	www.chetcuticauchi.com /jpc/immigration-services/permanent-residence.htm (899 words)

	CIC Canada \| Residency Obligations for Permanent Residents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		You are accompanying your permanent resident spouse or common-law partner who is also outside Canada and who is employed on a full-time basis by a Canadian business, the Public Service of Canada or the public service of a Canadian province.
		If you became a permanent resident of Canada before June 28, 2002, you may still be the holder of a returning resident permit issued to you under the previous legislation.
		Permanent residence status will be lost if an appeal of the determination is not received by the IAD within 60 days of receiving the written non-compliance notification.
	www.cic.gc.ca /english/newcomer/res-oblig.html (675 words)

	Permanent Residency > Legal Services >> Firm >>> Quanlaw.com
		Permanent resident or 'green card' status allows an individual to live permanently in the United States with the right of employment and the ability to travel in and out of the U.S. Immigrant visas are primarily available in four basic categories:
		The permanent resident's intention must be for the absence from the U.S. to be only temporary, there must be evidence documenting this intent.
		Permanent residents returning to the U.S. after an extended absence of six months to a under a year should be prepared for questions from the Immigration officer to determine the circumstances of the absence.
	www.quanlaw.com /ls_presidency.asp (865 words)

	Acquisition of Permanent Residential Status in the Cayman Islands
		Permanent residency is granted on the basis that the applicant has sufficient private income to enable him/her, and family, to reside in the Islands without employment here being necessary.
		A resident may, however, hold shares in a local company, subject to any other laws concerning the ownership of shares, and may hold a directorship in such a company, without the need for a Gainful Occupation License, provided that the directorship does not entail day-to-day management of the company's affairs.
		A permanent resident, given permission to work, will be required to pay an annual fee equal in the amount to that required for the relevant gainful occupation license.
	cayman.com.ky /reside.htm (1163 words)

	Immigrant Visa and Permanent Residency
		The US citizen or permanent resident who files the petition is known as the petitioner, while the alien relative who will be getting permanent residence is known as the beneficiary.
		Formerly, spouses and minor children of legal permanent residents have had to wait four or five years out of the country and unable to visit their spouse or parent while waiting for green card priority dates to become current.
		These individuals may later apply to adjust status to permanent residence based on their sponsor's petition by paying a $1000 fee, as long as they were physically present in the United States between July 1 and October 1, 2000.
	www.callyourlawyers.com /manualperm.html (7692 words)

	Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project - Permanent Residency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Lawful permanent resident ("LPR" or "green card") status entitles a noncitizen to live and work permanently in the United States, as long as s/he does not violate other immigration laws that would make her/him deportable.
		All permanent residents who work must file annual federal and state income tax returns if they have enough taxable income to be obligated to file.
		Permanent residents also must notify Immigration of their change of address every time they move, within 10 days of moving, using Form AR-11, (which can be downloaded from www.uscis.gov).
	www.immigrantlegaladvocacy.org /residency.html (266 words)

	Permanent Residency - DR1 Forums
		Permanent residencies to foreigners are granted by the General Migration Direction in Santo Domingo usually (but not in each case due to special conditions prevailing in the DR)) within 3 months as from the filing date.
		But since the permanent residency has more significance, the government will want to be even more certain that you have a good police record, have no health problems--especially TB and AIDS, and that have sufficient financial resources to become a permanent resident.
		Upon expiration of a temporary, provisional residency (after one year and not before) the holder of the provisional residency permit may apply for a permanent residency.
	www.dr1.com /forums/showthread.php?t=19448 (705 words)

	Belize- Immigration and Permanent Residency Requirements
		Once permanent residency status is granted, a work permit is no longer required, and residents are permitted to move freely in and out of the country.
		Currently, there is no requirement for permanent residents to spend a specific amount of time in the country during this five years.
		Residency cannot be applied for from outside the country; you must be legally in Belize to make these applications.
	www.ambergriscaye.com /economics/immigration-perm-resid.html (398 words)

	The ABC's Of Immigration: Obtaining Permanent Residency Through a Spouse - September 27, 2004
		While this conditional status is for the most part the same as regular permanent residence, it is designed to provide assurance that the parties did not marry for immigration purposes by allowing in some cases for the conditional status to be revoked if the marriage does not last two years.
		This would include, but not be limited to,evidence of the parties’ joint ownership of property and their cohabitation, evidence of children born in the marriage, joint finances, as well as affidavits from friends and family testifying to the bona fides of the marriage.
		Lawful permanent residents who obtained their status through marriage as a spouse of a US citizen or permanent resident are precluded for a period of five years from getting approval for second-preference visa petition filed for a new spouse.
	www.visalaw.com /04sep4/2sep404.html (1275 words)

	Immigration Attorney:David Englehart Permanent Residency
		Permanent Residency, the right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, is generally a multi-step process.
		Other relatives of U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to file for immigrant visa petitions.
		If you have a child approaching their 21st birthday (within three years), it is urgent that you take steps to secure your permanent residency status prior to the child's 21st birthday in order to avoid a lengthy waiting period and possible separation.
	www.greencards.net /residency.html (1409 words)

	Applicants with Permanent Resident Status (Green Card), Non-immigrant Status, and Undocumented Aliens -International ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If a student is a permanent resident of the United States, they must provide their alien registration number on the SUNY Ulster application and bring in their Green Card to Admissions so a copy can be made for their student folder.
		At the NY State-operated campuses students are generally considered New York State residents if they have established their domicile in NY State for at least 12 months prior to the last day of the registration period of a particular term.
		However, students of divorced or legally separated parents may acquire a NY State domicile if the custodial parent is a NY State resident or if the student resides with a non-custodial parent who is a NY State resident and the student intends to continue to reside with that parent throughout their attendance at SUNY Ulster.
	www.sunyulster.edu /admissions/greencard.asp (711 words)

	CIC Canada \| Permanent Resident Card: Overview
		The permanent resident (PR) card is a wallet-sized, plastic status card that replaces the paper IMM 1000 Record of Landing document for travel purposes.
		On December 31, 2003, the permanent resident card became the proof of status document required by permanent residents seeking to re-enter Canada on a commercial carrier (airplane, boat, train or bus).
		Permanent residents seeking to return to Canada who are without a permanent resident card may contact the nearest Canadian visa office to obtain a limited use travel document to re-enter Canada at a cost of $50 for each one.
	www.cic.gc.ca /english/pr-card (246 words)

	UB Student Response Center - New York State Residency Requirements
		Being a resident of New York State includes the decision to abandon one's former state of domicile and establish in New York a domicile which is more than the mere presence that enrollment at the University implies.
		Citizens of the United States, permanent residents or non-immigrants with a Visa which permits them to establish a United States residence may be eligible for in-state tuition.
		A student will be considered a New York State resident and be charged in-state tuition rates when that individual is determined to have had a New York State domicile (i.e., a permanent and principal home in New York) for a twelve-month period prior to the start of the semester.
	src.buffalo.edu /studentaccount/residency.shtml (702 words)

	FAQs on Immigration & Permanent Residency - US Immigration, Immigrant Visas, Visa
		A nonimmigrant visa is issued to persons with permanent residence outside the U.S. but who wish to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis, for example, tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, or study.
		In most cases, you must be an immigrant (permanent resident) with continuous residence in the U.S. for a number of years before you may apply for naturalization.
		A child born abroad of legal permanent resident parents may enter the U.S. without a visa provided the child is accompanied by a parent upon that parent's initial return to the U.S. within two years of the child's birth with documentation showing the parent-child relationship.
	www.foreignborn.com /visas_imm/start_here/6faqs_permanent.htm (2675 words)

	Drexel University: Office of the Provost: Permanent Residency Applications
		If there is not sufficient time to obtain permanent residence status, the appointee may obtain H-1B status for the initial period of the appointment (i.e., the first three years in most instances).
		All employees sponsored by the University for permanent residence are required to commit to a minimum of three years full time employment at the University upon the granting of permanent residence by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
		U.S. There are normally three steps involved in obtaining U.S. permanent residence status on the basis of an offer of employment when an individual is in the U.S. and seeking to adjust to permanent residence status while remaining in the United States.
	www.drexel.edu /provost/policies/permanent_residency_applications.asp (1073 words)

	WebImmigration.Com, Canadian Immigration Consulting Services - Permanent Residency
		According to Canada's Immigration Law, 'permanent residents' are individuals who intend on residing in Canada on a permanent basis.
		Permanent residents of Canada have the right to live, study and work in Canada for as along as their maintain their Canadian Permanent Residency status.
		Once Permanent Residents have met the requirements under Canada's Citizenship Act, they are entitled to apply for Canadian Citizenship.
	www.webimmigration.com /permres.html (525 words)

	FitzGerald & Company - Family and Marriage Based Residency Petition
		The immediate family of the applicant is eligible to obtain permanent residency with all its benefits, at the same time the applicant receives his or her own permanent residency, if they are included in the petition at the time of making the adjustment of status.
		Once permanent residency is approved it will remain valid as long as the person continues to reside the majority of the time in the U.S. and complies with the legal conditions for permanent residency.
		Residency status never expires as long as you continue to meet the residency eligibility conditions as stated in your residency application.
	www.fitzgeraldlawcompany.com /english/immigration/familypet.html (1260 words)

	Living in Canada Guide: Visas & Permits - Permanent Residency, How to become a Permanent Resident (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Once approved to enter Canada as a permanent resident, an individual receives a Permanent Resident Card (formerly Landed Immigrant form) and enjoy almost all the same rights as citizens of Canada (with the exception of voting privileges and unlimited stays when traveling outside of Canada).
		If you have any members of the close family that are permanent residents in Canada, they may be able to help you obtain permanent residency.
		Canadian permanent residents are permitted to adopt children from foreign countries.
	www.justlanded.com /english/canada/tools/just_landed_guide/visas_permits/permanent_residency (1221 words)

	State of Florida.com - Florida Residency
		State of Florida.com also publishes the Florida Residency Guide which is a hard copy publication that provides more complete information for those considering Florida for their relocation or permanent residency.
		2000->Ch0196->Section%20015">196.015 Permanent residency; factual determination by property appraiser.--Intention to establish a permanent residence in this state is a factual determination to be made, in the first instance, by the property appraiser.
		Although any one factor is not conclusive of the establishment or nonestablishment of permanent residence, the following are relevant factors that may be considered by the property appraiser in making his or her determination as to the intent of a person claiming a homestead exemption to establish a permanent residence in this state:
	www.stateofflorida.com /residency.html (482 words)

	PERMANENT RESIDENCY
		That is, a person applying for a parent visa needs to be sponsored by a child who is settled in Australia for a reasonable period (normally 2 years).
		They are also subject to nomination by an assurer and must have at least half of their children lawfully and permanently resident in Australia.
		Many students gain permanent residency in Australia through the skilled visa application scheme.
	www.ausmad.com /pr.htm (550 words)

	Canada Immigration Services - Permanent Residency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		According to Canada's Immgrant and Refugee Protection Act, 'permanent residents' are individuals who intend on residing in Canada on a permanent basis.
		Permanent Residents are entitled to most of the social benefits accorded to Canadian Citizens.
		However, Permanent Residents also have the same legal obligations as Canadians, such as paying taxes and respecting all other laws.
	www.canadaimmigrationservices.com /permanent_residence.html (522 words)

	Green Card (LPR) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If you already are a permanent resident, you may want to read Now That You Are A Permanent Resident.
		Adjusting to lawful permanent resident status as an asylee or refugee
		Additional information related to lawful permanent residency that you might need to review.
	uscis.gov /graphics/services/residency (349 words)

	Permanent Residency (Green Card) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		UNCG may only petition for scholars who are in "permanent" positions which means either a tenure-track appointment or a position for which there is funding to support for 4 years into the future.
		We are unable to discuss any aspects of permanent residency based on employment until we have spoken to your supervisor or department head.
		To obtain permanent residency through this channel you must be generally admissible as an immigrant (for example, not subject to the two year home residency requirement) and must possess at least a high school education or two years of work experience in a skilled job.
	www.uncg.edu /ipg/iss/scholar_green_card.html (864 words)

	Permanent Residency Steps
		Some tenure track academic faculty and permanent research employees may potentially qualify for lawful permanent residence as "Outstanding Professors" or "Outstanding Researchers," as these terms are defined in the immigration laws.
		The route to permanent residence through approval of an outstanding professor/researcher petition is relatively short, and can usually be completed in twelve to twenty four months.
		There are two routes to permanent residence which do not require University sponsorship, but where the University can, if it chooses, sign the immigrant petition on behalf of the sponsored employee under appropriate conditions.
	www.hrm.msstate.edu /employment/HiringToolKit/PR_ToolKit.htm (1494 words)

	OIPS06292004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A "Permanent Resident" of the United States is someone who has been lawfully admitted into the U.S. or has adjusted status as a "lawful permanent resident" (or "green card" holder).
		Applications for U.S. permanent residency are made on a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) form called an "Immigrant Petition,” and generally will be "employment-based" or "family-based.” A U.S. employer can file employment-based immigrant petitions based on an offer of permanent, full-time employment.
		Morehouse School of Medicine's provisional institutional policy on employment-based permanent residency sponsorship is currently under review; please contact OIPS (404 752-1893) with any questions or concerns.
	www.msm.edu /OIPS/OIPS/PR/PR.htm (115 words)

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