Is regret and seeking forgiveness sufficient to expiate the sin of lying in order to obtain residency in a foreign country, and what is the ruling on money earned from working there?
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Lying is forbidden, and your remorse and seeking forgiveness for it constitute repentance. The remuneration you receive for a permissible job is lawful, and your previous lie to obtain residency does not render it unlawful.
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