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Civil Service Law § 53 · Title A. Examinations and Eligible Lists

Noncitizen status

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§ 53. Noncitizen status. Except as otherwise provided by law, no noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States shall be denied appointment to a position in the competitive class of civil service for reasons of noncitizen status.

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Law content up to date as of September 11, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVS53
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