Hunglish.orgAfter everything else fails, most long-term expatriates wind up getting married to secure permanent residence.
After everything else fails, most long-term expatriates wind up getting married to secure permanent residence.
In the end there of little choice if you wish to stay in a country permanently. Marry a citizen.
You would think that this little secret at the end of the rainbow would be the key to much joy and happiness, but alas it often brings more frustration. This secret is just a key that unlocks a door which leads to another labyrinth.
You see, the new country still does not want you. Even when you are married, they will still expect you fill out millions of forms, submit documents, undergo health examinations etc.
When you go to the immigration office, you will understand why the process is so tough: This small home will be filled with the dregs of humanity some of whom seemingly have not bathed since leaving their home country years ago. You will comprehend the country’s reticence to accept these derelicts until you realize you yourself are of its denizens.
In the end, you will get a hologrammed stamp in your passport that will have made it all worthwhile.
Oh, and you’ll have a spouse.