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Which is the best country for permanent residence?
It depends from personal preferences, needs and expectations - for some it is Canada, for some USA, UK or New Zealand and for others it may be Uruguay or any country out of more than 2 dozens of popular destinations. It is impossible and would be both, unwise and unethical, to tell which is the best country for a particular person without first assessing person's circumstances, reasons for emigration, preferences, short and long term needs and expectations as well as his or her's financial abilities.
How soon I can have a new country's passport?
It depends from the country, the immigration program applied under and time of residence in the country. Most countries require accumulation of certain number of years of residency (usually between 3 to 10 years) as permanent resident before immigrant can apply for citizenship and subsequently the passport. There are only 2 legal and internationally recognized direct citizenship-by-investment programs currently in existence - programs offered by Dominica and by St. Kitts & Nevis. Both countries have no requirement for any prior residency and qualified candidates can directly apply for the citizenship, without first becoming a permanent residents and without any residency requirements - you can have their passport usually within few months from the application date.
I'm confused - what is the difference between permanent residency and citizenship?
Permanent residency is a permit to live permanently and work in the host country, with most of rights of citizens, but without a right to vote or work in certain jobs reserved for citizens. Most countries that offer permanent residency programs require immigrant to physically reside in the country for certain number of days (or years) within every prescribed period of time to keep the permanent resident status as well as to meet strict residency obligations before permanent residents are eligible to apply for citizenship. The permanent residency status may be lost or revoked if conditions required to maintain such status are not met. On the other hand the citizenship gives the person all the rights of naturally born citizen, full freedom within country's rules, without any further residency obligation and is unconditional, granted for life.
Can I have more than one citizenship?
In some countries yes, in others not. Many countries recognize dual or multiple citizenship, but there are several countries not allowing dual citizenship and requiring renunciation of current citizenship before being granted their citizenship.
Is amillerinc.com authorized to provide legal assistance in immigration and citizenship process in all destination countries?
We at amillerinc.com have well qualified, experienced, locally licensed and authorized lawyers in each destination country representing our clients' legal interest in their immigration and citizenship proceedings.
What are the fees and costs involved in obtaining permanent residency and/or citizenship?
Fees and other costs are different for each country, each program within a country and vary on the case by case basis. Please contact us for more details, full assessment and a quotation.
Do you offer a refund policy?
Yes, we offer a refund policy which is clearly defined in each program's service retainer agreement.
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