Does the green card mean immigration?

Getting a green card does not mean immigration.

The green card is a permanent residence certificate issued by the US government. Green card holders can legally live and work in the United States and enjoy most civil benefits. Immigration refers to the process of moving from one country to another, settling in the destination country and obtaining citizenship or right of abode in that country. Therefore, getting a green card does not mean immigration. Green card is only one form of immigration, and immigration also includes other forms, such as visiting relatives and studying abroad.

Green card is not necessarily the same as immigration. Political migration refers to the floating population between countries, including immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. From this perspective, the green card is only a way of staying, and it cannot be completely equivalent to immigration. Personally speaking, a green card does not mean immigration. Some people may get a green card just to study and work in the United States for a while, or to accompany their families, and do not intend to immigrate in the short term.

Introduction to green card

Green card is a permanent residence permit for foreigners and a permanent residence permit for foreign citizens. Holding a green card means that the cardholder has the permanent residence in the issuing country, and at the same time, holding a green card can exempt entry visas for a certain period of time.

The word green card originated in the United States, because the earliest permanent residence permit in the United States was a green card. With the change of design, 20 versions were updated, but the name of green card was retained. In May of 20 10, the green card turned green again, and a yellow-green pattern was added to the previous white background.

In fact, having a green card does not mean becoming a citizen of the country. To become a citizen, you have to go through the corresponding immigration procedures. Although having a green card does not directly become a citizen of the country, a green card is a preparatory stage for becoming a citizen of the country (naturalization). Generally, you can apply for naturalization and become a citizen by holding a green card for a certain number of years (3-5 years).

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Green Card