Definition
A change of status is an immigration procedure in which a person who already has lawful stay in a country applies to move onto a different legal basis without starting again from zero abroad. Examples include switching from a student permit to a work permit, from a job-seeker permit to an employment route, or from a temporary permit to a settlement category. Whether an in-country switch is allowed depends on the specific national rules and the applicant's current status.
Related terms
In-Country Application
An immigration filing made from inside the destination country instead of through an embassy or consulate abroad.
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Permiso de residencia
Un documento o autorización oficial que da derecho a un no ciudadano a residir legalmente en un país durante un período determinado, a menudo pero no siempre incluyendo el derecho a trabajar.
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Renovación de permiso
El proceso de ampliar un visado temporal, permiso de residencia o autorización de trabajo antes de su vencimiento para que continúen los derechos de estancia legal y trabajo.
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