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Legally NO. You must be a CITIZEN of the United States to Vote.
This doesn't mean that it does not happen.
I believe the question and the answer given are somewhat miss-leading. The question was 'Can a permanent resident vote?' And the correct answer is that it depends... As you may know, a permanent resident is not a citizen, which means that he/she does not have all the federal rights, since citizenship is a federal issue. However, the law allows permanent residents to participate in local elections. So, you may not vote for presidents, senators, congress people, or any of those things.
Voting
One of the most important privileges of democracy in the United States of America is the right to participate in choosing elected officials through voting. As a Permanent Resident you can only vote in local and state elections that do not require you to be a US citizen. It is very important that you do not vote in national, state or local elections that require a voter to be a US citizen when you are not a US citizen. There are criminal penalties for voting when you are not a US citizen and it is a requirement for voting. You can be removed (deported) from the US if you vote in elections limited to US citizens.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo, only native born, or naturalized, citizens may vote in US elections.
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What is the difference between permanent alien and permanent resident?
A permanent alien can stay in a country, but not have resident status and certain privleges.
Non permanent resident alien?
A non-permanent resident alien is an individual that holds employment in the United States. They are not a citizen and they do not have a green card.
Are permanent resident aliens illegal aliens?
An alien is not illegal as long as she/he has documentation of status. An alien who is documented to be a permanent resident is not illegal. If the alien does not have and never has had documentation of an immigration status, then that person is an illegal alien.
Is an L1 visa holder considered a non-permanent or permanent resident alien?
I believe you are not a resident alien at all, you are a alien, legally allowed to live and work in the USA for the duration of the L1 (up to 7 years) but you are not a "resident" There are many law firms who could answer precisely this question.
Are you still legal when marriage ends?
If sponsored by a spouse, who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, an alien may obtain permanent resident status through the use of a petition naming the alien as a direct beneficiary. Marriage is the tool by which this is done. However, if the marriage is terminated through divorce or annulment before permanent residence is granted, then the alien will not be eligible for permanent resident status by this affiliation. So the answer to your question depends on whether or not you completed your immigration status, if so then you will be seen as a legal resident.
What is a permanent resident of Canada not able to do?
Those with Permanent Resident status in Canada are still ineligible to hold public office or vote in federal elections.
Can an illegal alien request in US to become permanent resident if he is married to a legal alien?
Yup i guess, try ask your mom
What is the difference between legal immigrants and naturalized citizens?
a legal alien cannot vote or sponsor people over to the US and they need to have a permanent residents card in order to work and travel within the US. A natural born citizen is some one who is born in the US and is a American citizen. They can vote, sponsor relatives over, etc.
What is the process of obtaining a new alien resident card if you are a permanent resident married to a US citizen?
You can go to the USCIS website and find the form for renewal of alien resident card (permanent resident card or "green card"), fill out the application, print it and send it with other required documents along with the payment. Your other choice is going to the INS and get the forms.
What is the process of renewing an expired alien resident card if you are a permanent resident married to a US citizen?
Answer: If you have been married for 3 yrs or more than you can choose to renew your permanent resident card or file for citizenship. If you choose to renew your card, its the same process as any other permanent resident would have to go through.
What will happen if an alien with a waver visa marries a permanent resident in USA and then stays as an illegal?
The resident would need to wait until becoming a US citizen until filing for residency for the illegal alien spouse.
You married an Illegal Alien who is not a legal permanent resident can you lose your security clearance?
Yes. You are knowingly harboring a criminal.
