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Questions tagged [residency]

Questions concerning the determination of legal residency in or between states in a federation (usually in the United States).

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Is it possible for a voter to be rendered ineligible in both their prior and new states while in the process of moving?

If a person moves in close proximity to the day of the election, is it possible they are rendered legally ineligible to vote in both their new and prior states of residency?
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US residency law for green card holders

It's been about 4 yrs that I have my green card. But it's about 4 months that I'm living out of US now to stay with my parents in a foreign country. How long can I continuously stay outside the US to keep my green card valid? What are the rules for…
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Is it legal to live on commercial property?

I live in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and I noticed that some commercial properties in town are very affordable. I don't plan on starting a business nor do I plan on trying within this year. I did try researching my city's bylaws, but all I could find…
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Changing California residency status for school

I moved to California a little under a year ago after falling in love with the state, and don't see myself ever moving back to my native New York. I work as a software engineer, and I'm also a full-time student while I finish my computer science…
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How do we maintain a driver's license

We are planning to buy an RV to live & travel in. All our bills are digital, so we don't need a mailing address. It wouldn't make financial sense to keep a rental as we would never be there. My question is how do we maintain our drivers licenses and…
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How do I "prove" I am not a Massachusetts resident for state tax purposes?

I am in the process of moving out of Massachusetts. According to my reading of the Massachusetts's DOR's "guidance," I have to "prove" I am not domiciled in Massachusetts if I want to not be taxed by Massachusetts. The problem is that the rules for…
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Is it legal for Sweden to disregard an EU citizen's partner's income in relation to free movement rights?

Is Swedish migration law for EU spouses legal? According to EU law for self sufficiency, as long as funds are available to the EU citizen, there is no requirement on where it must come from. The Swedish Migration Agency however, states that income…
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Is mail valid proof-of-residence for Alabama driver's license?

Does anyone have guidance on official interpretations of the following listed option for “Proof of Principal Residence” in the context of Alabama Driver's License issuance?: U.S. or State Government check or other document mailed to applicants[sic]…
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How can I confirm that an attorney is legit?

There's an attorney I can use to jump through MANY hoops to get a good passport. His work he published on his website seems legit according to the translator I used. He's publishing hundreds of documents related to clients and cases won, though he's…
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How to count study-years toward Polish law for Permanent Residency

I studied in Poland for 4 years. How many years count according to: Art. 212.1. Do 5-letniego okresu pobytu na terytorium Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, o którym mowa w art. 211 ust. 1, zalicza się: 3)połowę okresu pobytu na terytorium…
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What is the precise legal requirement for registering at an address?

In Sweden and Germany you have to have an officially registered address. The government uses this to send important mail to you and keeps it in a registry. I am pretty confident you can register at an address just because someone has decided you can…
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Swedish permenant residency

I worked in Sweden as a work permit holder for 1 year and 3 months before I moved to USA. If I move back to Sweden after 1 year will my previous 1 year and 3 months work permit count towards getting a PR?
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What date is considered “start of residency” for Maryland MVA?

I am new to Maryland and am trying to resister and title my vehicle. On the MVA website, it states the following: If you qualify for the tax credit by titling in MD within 60 days of residency, vehicle(s) titled in a state with a tax rate equal to…
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Would be the green card expires after the divorce?

If someone with F-2 visa comes to the US with her F-1 spouse, then they apply for EB2-NIW green card(in fact the F-1 visa holder as the primary applicant and F-2 visa holder as his dependent), then could get accepted and get their green cards, and…
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If I rent an apartment and work in one state, can I keep my "permanent" residency in another?

I am renting a condo and working in Georgia, but my permanent residence is in NJ at my parents house. Do I have to change my address, license info? (I have a 1 year lease in Georgia. I have a job in Georgia. I plan to come back to NJ at end of…
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