Is the American green card a permanent residence or a long-term residence?

The American green card is permanent residence. American permanent residence permit and green card refer to the same document. In the United States, this kind of document is called a green card, which means that a person has obtained permanent residency in the United States. In practice, people are more accustomed to using the name green card. The American green card is an identity document issued by the American government to foreigners to show that they have permanent resident status in the United States. The legal permanent residency of green card holders is an official immigration benefit, including conditional permission to stay in the United States and get a job. Green card holders in the United States basically enjoy the same treatment as their own nationals, but they have no right to vote and stand for election.