Articles for tag: Citizenship, Permanent Residence

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Becoming a U.S. Citizen: Advantages of U.S. Citizenship

There are two basic options when it comes to immigration to the United States from other countries: permanent residence or citizenship. While both allow an immigrant to live legally within U.S. borders, there are certain advantages to citizenship over mere residence. Citizens of the U.S. have rights and privileges that permanent residents do not have, ...

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Moving to Malta & Other EU Countries: Residence Requirements, Part 1

It may be easier to get yourself moved into Malta than your pets! There are lots of rules, regulations and requirements, but it’s pretty straightforward. Here are your options: (Many European Union nations have similar residence requirements, but you should always check the rules for the specific nation you’re interested in moving to.) Tourist Visa ...

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Supporting Documentation Required for the I-485 Immigration Form

When you are ready to file Form I-485, you must be sure to provide all the necessary supporting documentation along with the $930 fee. If you fail to do so, your application will be delayed and it could be denied. The I-485 is filed for the Adjustment of Status of non-immigrants, or the registration of ...

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Getting Permanent Residence in the United Kingdom: An Expat’s Guide

If you have been living and working in the United Kingdom, or UK, for a while then chances are pretty good that you are interested in gaining permanent residency in the United Kingdom. When you get permanent residence, which is sometimes referred to as settlement, you get the right to stay in the United Kingdom ...

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Property Tax Exclusions in North Carolina

Property taxes in North Carolina are assessed locally by the counties. According to the North Carolina Department of Revenue, all counties are required to do a reappraisal of property values at least every eight years, but a growing number of counties do reappraisals every four years. The property tax rate for each county is set ...

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How to Get Permanent Residence in Australia with a Migrant Visa

If you are planning on moving to Australia and want to be sure you are on track to gaining permanent residence, then you will want to make sure that you apply under the right migrant category for migration to Australia. The Australian migration program, which leads to permanent residency for approved applicants, is broken up ...