What is an American green card?

The American permanent resident card, also known as the green card, is an identity document used to prove that foreigners have the status of permanent residents in the United States.

If the green card owner changes his status, his permanent residency will be revoked immediately. Therefore, if a permanent resident inadvertently uses an inconsistent identity (for example, filing tax returns as a non-resident), his permanent resident status will be terminated at the same time. In addition, according to the case law of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, giving up (such as settling in another country) can automatically lose permanent resident status without first filling out the form or passing the judgment of the immigration court.

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With the American green card, you don't need to apply for a visa at the American embassy or consulate. You only need to show your passport and green card to enter and leave the United States freely. In addition to voting rights, you can enjoy the same benefits and treatment as your own citizens in the United States. Green card holders usually need to stay in the United States for a certain period of time each year, and cardholders who have not entered the country for more than two years may have their green cards revoked.

The official name of the green card is "permanent residence permit", which is used to prove the legal right of a foreigner to live and work in the United States for a long time. American green cards also have a similar function to passports. When you enter the US Customs, you can show your green card without a visa. This card, which represents permanent residence status, was green at first, then adopted other colors, and changed back to green after 20 10.

A green card is a plastic card the size of a credit card, with photos and fingerprints on it and some personal information recorded. The green card is valid for 10 year. After the expiration of the validity period, you need to apply for a new card from the Immigration Bureau.

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