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I got my first residency back in 96 (work purposes ). When it came time to renew it I never bothered. No one has ever asked me to see it and if they do just tell them your in the process of getting it this will hold you over for at least 3-4 years the way the goverment works here. Sure if you grease the pockets you get it quicker but if you don't 3-4 years is the norm. It will be hard to find someone to due residencies for less than $1000 USD now for proper ones and get them within three months. If someone asks for proof that your getting one befriend a lawyer who will vouch for you.
I got my first residency back in 96 (work purposes ). When it came time to renew it I never bothered. No one has ever asked me to see it and if they do just tell them your in the process of getting it this will hold you over for at least 3-4 years the way the goverment works here. Sure if you grease the pockets you get it quicker but if you don't 3-4 years is the norm. It will be hard to find someone to due residencies for less than $1000 USD now for proper ones and get them within three months. If someone asks for proof that your getting one befriend a lawyer who will vouch for you.