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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
[Re: boucharda]
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01/03/2017 02:47 PM
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It does exist for SXM, but I have no idea what the parameters are, as far as applying. The SXM government was sued a couple of years ago and lost the suit. My best suggestion would be to contact an attorney in SXM.
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
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01/03/2017 03:38 PM
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wendy--did you get your residency after the lawsuit I mentioned? Perhaps the lawsuit doesn't have any affect on residency per se, but I know it does have some affect on whether you can actually stay on the island more than six months, perhaps without actual legal permanent residency?? Regardless, the OP should consult an expert on the matter, a lawyer or someone well versed in the process, to assist.
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
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01/04/2017 10:28 AM
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My understanding is that the SXM government was sued and they lost the lawsuit. IF a person sues them, they are required to honor it. If you don't sue them??? Maybe they won't honor it. As I said before, a person needs to consult an attorney or another expert in the field.
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
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01/04/2017 11:02 AM
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No lawsuit is required. Sint Maarten now fully recognizes the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty. There was a story in the Daily Herald back in 2015 when the treaty was now being fully applied in Sint Maarten. Americans can now remain in Sint Maarten for up to 6 months and if they want to stay longer or work, you have to apply for "Admission by Law". Just go down to the Immigration and Border Protection Services office on A.Th. Illidge Road, fill out a Model 4 application with a NAF 200 fee. You just have to show you have no criminal history and you have sufficient means to take care of yourself.
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
[Re: wilsonck]
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01/04/2017 11:54 AM
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Thanks for the link. Have you used it yourself or have personal knowledge of someone who has?
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
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OK. I just wondered whether it is actually working that way in reality, as often bureaucrats like to make extra paperwork, just because they can! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: residency under the American Friendly treaty
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01/04/2017 01:45 PM
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You get a police certificate from each country you have lived in. In the US, the FBI provides it.
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