Also, you should apply for Permanent Residency as soon as possible.

另外，你还应该尽快申请绿卡。

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Successful applicants EP 6 months, may apply for permanent residency.

成功申请EP 6个月后，可申请永久居民权。

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If they want to gain permanent residency, illegal immigrants would have to return to their native countries, then apply at a U. S. Embassy or consulate for re-entry and pay a 10-thousand-dollar fine.

如果他们想成为永久居民，非法移民则必须返回本国，在美国使领馆重新申请入境，并缴纳1万美元的罚款。

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for up to four years. During that time,they may apply for permanent residency.

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While most foreign residents can apply for permanent residency after seven years, maids are not eligible.

BBC: Hong Kong court hears Filipino maid residency case

Hong Kong's highest court is hearing an appeal in a case that will decide whether maids will be eligible to apply for permanent residency.

BBC: Hong Kong court hears Filipino maid residency case

Hong Kong's top court has ruled that domestic workers are not eligible to apply for permanent residency, ending a two-year battle that has split opinion.

BBC: Hong Kong court denies domestic workers residency