Green card

A 1976 card issued by the INS to singer John Lennon.

Green Card or Permanent Resident Card is an identification card that proves that someone who is not a United States citizen is a permanent resident of the United States. The holder of the card is allowed to live, work and study in the United States on a permanent basis.^[1]^[2]

Overview

Most people get Green Cards after being sponsored by a family member, such as a wife or husband, or by an employer that is located in the United States.^[3] Other people may become permanent residents through refugee or asylum programs, or similar programs designed to protect their human rights. In some cases, a person may be allowed to file for their own Green Card without a sponsor.^[1]

After five years of legal permanent residency within the United States, the holder of the card is eligible to become a U.S. Citizen.^[2]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 "Green Card". USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 Larson, Aaron. "The Green Card and Legal Permanent Residency". ExpertLaw.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
↑ "How to Get a Green Card through Marriage | Attorney Reviewed". immigrationhelpla.com. 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2024-05-25.

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[USCISGC-1] 1.0 ^1.1 "Green Card". USCIS. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

[ELGC-2] 2.0 ^2.1 Larson, Aaron. "The Green Card and Legal Permanent Residency". ExpertLaw.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2017.

[3] "How to Get a Green Card through Marriage | Attorney Reviewed". immigrationhelpla.com. 2020-05-09. Retrieved 2024-05-25.

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