Cancellation of a permanent residence permit

One of the documents that enable a foreigner or stateless person to legally stay in Ukraine is a permanent residence permit. But even after living in Ukraine for many years and having such a certificate, individuals may face the fact that such a certificate is canceled, and a person must defend the right to stay in Ukraine in court.

Grounds for cancellation of a permanent residence permit

A permanent residence permit in Ukraine may be revoked by a decision of the State Migration Service in the event of one of the following grounds:

• non-compliance with immigration law. Such requirements include, in particular, requirements regarding:
• having legal grounds for entering Ukraine and staying on its territory;
• lack of legal grounds for permanent residence in Ukraine;
• non-compliance with the conditions of stay and residence in the territory of Ukraine;
• non-compliance with the requirements for registration of the place of residence;
• use of the specified document for illegal purposes;
• violation of the laws of Ukraine.

For example, a permit may be revoked if a person:

• committed a crime;
• committed an administrative offense that has the characteristics of a crime;
• avoids paying taxes and duties.

Cancellation procedure

The decision to cancel the permit is made by the authorities of the State Internal Revenue Service. A foreigner or a stateless person against whom such a decision was made has the right to appeal it to a court within a month from the date of its receipt.

In order to challenge the decision, it is necessary to submit a statement of claim to the court, in which it is necessary to indicate the grounds for appealing the decision, as well as to provide evidence that confirms these grounds.

Assistance of a lawyer in appealing the decision of the State Administrative Court

In the case of cancellation of the permit, the person has the right to appeal the decision of the State Department of Internal Affairs to the court.

In order to appeal the decision of the State Civil Service Authority, it is necessary to submit a statement of claim to the court, in which it is necessary to indicate the grounds for appealing the decision, as well as to provide evidence that confirms these grounds.

A lawyer can help a person appeal a decision of the State Administrative Court, in particular:

• Advise on the grounds for appealing the decision and the appeal procedure.
• Help collect the necessary documents.
• Represent the interests of a foreigner or stateless person in court.

It should be noted that the assistance of a lawyer in appealing the decision of the State Administrative Court is very important, because a lawyer can help a foreigner or a stateless person to protect his rights and interests and achieve the cancellation of an illegal decision of the State Administrative Court.

High-quality legal assistance is a guarantee of compliance with the rights of citizens of Ukraine and other persons who have a legal right to stay in Ukraine.

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