Guam § 4501 - Residency Requirements.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4501 — Residency Requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4501. Residency Requirements.
All applicants for the programs set out in Articles 2, 3 and 4
of this Chapter shall be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens
who have been residents of Guam for a period of not less than
five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application. An
applicant who has not been a five (5) year resident for the period
immediately preceding the date of application may qualify for
these programs if the applicant’s residency change was due to
active service in the United States Armed Forces or for
attendance on a full-time basis at an institution of higher
education; provided, that the applicant was a five (5) year
resident for the period immediately preceding the start of such
active duty or education.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4501
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4501 cover?
Section 4501 ("Residency Requirements.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 4501?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4501" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 4501 apply to my situation?
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