The difference between American citizenship and green card

The main differences between American citizenship and American green card in use, application conditions and welfare benefits;

1, for different purposes, an American citizen is to become an American citizen and enjoy all the rights of an American citizen, including political rights. The American green card is equivalent to a foreigner's ID card to prove that he is a permanent resident of the United States.

2. Different application conditions. To apply for American citizenship, you must meet the following main conditions before you can get permission. After obtaining permanent residency (green card), you must have lived in the United States for five consecutive years. During the application for green card, a foreigner can apply for two important licenses, and the rights conferred by the two licenses are independent of any existing status granted to the foreigner.

3, different welfare benefits, American citizens are equivalent to becoming legal citizens of the United States, and naturally have the right to vote and be elected. Green card holders have only obtained permanent residence status in the United States, equivalent to American residents, but cannot enjoy the right to vote and stand for election.

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