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1. This law can be applied to all foreigners with working permits.

2. This law can apply to all foreigners with working permits.

Which one is correct? Thanks a lot.
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Both are correct.
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Thanks a lot.
By the way, did the two sentences mean exactly the same or
there's slight difference between the two?
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Default Re: "apply to" or be applied to"

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Originally Posted by joycewhl View Post
Thanks a lot.
By the way, did the two sentences mean exactly the same or
there's slight difference between the two?
Anglika's right and in answer to your second question:
#1 suggests that the powers that be (e.g. the government, police etc...) will use "this law" to monitor or penalize foreigners with working permits
#2 suggests that the foreigners can use or interpret the law to monitor or guide their own actions

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