She had received permanent resident status through a second marriage, but lived apart from her husband.

Doing so can be considered abandonment of permanent resident status.

Those who qualify for resident status must apply between tomorrow and May 4, 1988.

Both retired to Florida and have permanent resident status here.

After a year they can apply for permanent resident status.

It does not grant resident status to anyone for at least two years.

How can an illegal student get a green card - permanent resident status?

However those who live for too long outside Australia may lose their permanent resident status.

Under the law, they must next seek permanent resident status.

It is the first time the Government has made such knowledge a requirement for permanent resident status.