How long does it take to immigrate after getting a green card?

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Hello, getting a green card means that you have successfully immigrated, but immigration is not the same as naturalization.

Generally speaking, immigration to the United States is divided into several stages. Just entering the United States, with a temporary residence card, you can get a permanent residence card, also known as a green card. At this time, it shows that you can live in the United States permanently without violating relevant American laws and regulations. At this point, you have successfully immigrated to the United States. However, if you want to become an American citizen, you need to be naturalized.

American citizens have the following advantages over permanent residents:

1. Because the United States and many countries have visa-free agreements, it will be more convenient to travel to other countries with American passports;

2. Being able to apply for immigration for parents, spouse children or even brothers and sisters as American citizens;

You can enjoy the same treatment as American citizens in all aspects, such as medical insurance, various subsidies, the right to vote and so on.

These rights also bring corresponding obligations to naturalized citizens. Applicants for naturalization must swear to renounce all loyalty to their country of origin; Support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States; Swear allegiance to the United States; Actively serve the United States when necessary. At the same time, citizens also have the obligation to serve as jury members, register and vote.

Therefore, immigration to the United States is to get a green card, which does not mean naturalization.

Under normal circumstances, if you want to be naturalized in the United States, you can apply to the authorities after 5 years of immigration and take the naturalization test.