A residence permit, also known as a permanent residence card, allows non-citizens to live and work indefinitely in a country. The card varies in appearance and is proof of permanent residency. Permanent residency requirements vary by country and can lead to citizenship after a certain period. Permanent residents have similar rights as citizens, but may not be able to vote, hold public office, or obtain public employment. Losing permanent resident status can result from serious crimes, leaving the country for too long, or using fraudulent documents.
A residence permit refers to a person’s visa status. A residence permit is usually referred to as a “permanent residence card”. It allows the holder to live and work indefinitely in a country of which he is not a citizen. The residence permit is usually in the form of an identity card similar in size and appearance to a driving licence. The card is proof that the holder is a permanent resident of the country in which he lives.
The cards that serve as a residence permit vary from country to country. Sometimes they are coded by color or some other feature, such as a national symbol, to distinguish them from other forms of identification. In the United States, a permanent resident card is referred to as a “green card.” Other countries may put resident status on a person’s passport.
Permanent residency schemes are in place in countries around the world. Each country has its own requirements for permanent resident status. In some countries, permanent resident status is granted automatically to citizens of certain other countries, usually those with close political or historical ties. This is the case, for example, between the United Kingdom and Ireland, and the various states of the Soviet republic.
Generally, permanent residents can apply for citizenship by naturalization after a certain period of time. In the US, it’s five years. This period may be shorter if the applicant has served in the US military. In some countries, a citizenship applicant may be able to hold dual citizenship with another country. In the United States, dual citizenship is not encouraged but is allowed.
Permanent residents of most countries generally have the same rights as citizens, except for the right to vote, hold public office, or obtain public employment. Canada and New Zealand do not restrict the rights of permanent residents to hold public office. The obligations of permanent residents are to comply with the conditions of their residence. Compulsory military service laws in some countries may also apply to permanent residents. Permanent residents are required to obey the laws of the country in which they reside.
Losing permanent resident status can result for many reasons. A conviction for a serious crime can result in loss of permanent resident status and eventual removal from the country. A permanent resident who leaves the country for longer than that country’s immigration rules allow without returning may lose his or her permanent resident status. In the United States, the initiation of the removal procedure, formerly “deportation”, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can also result in loss of status. Discovery at any time that false information or fraudulent documents have been used to gain entry into the country may result in loss of permanent resident status and eventual removal procedure.
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