What is a permanent resident card?

The green card is known as the permanent resident card, which permits individuals to live and work permanently in the U.S. Several people from outside the United States want a green card that permits them to work and live legally. The green card would allow individuals to work any place in the United States and meet the requirements for nationality after three or five years. The government of the United States issue more than a million green cards, mainly provided to the family members of United States nationals who are current green card holders. 

What does the green card look like?

There have been a lot of amendments that have been made to the appearance of the green card since 1949. The green card has undergone numerous changes in the overall design and documented information. The present appearance of the green card is in off-green color with the resident’s photo on its left side and identifying knowledge about the resident along its center. Furthermore, the green card also includes the following information:

  • The surname of the resident.
  • The given name of the resident. 
  • The (USCIS) United States citizenship immigration service number of the resident.
  • The category description of the resident. 
  • The birth state of the resident.
  • The date of birth of the resident. 
  • The gender of the resident. 
  • The expiration date of the resident’s green card.
  • The date of issuance of the resident’s green card. 

What type of form is a green card?

Candidates who tend to apply for the permanent resident card will require filling out at least two forms, namely the immigrant petitions and the permanent nationality application forms I-485. A close relative must register a petition for the applicant, this type of petition is known as the sponsoring petition. However, in some situations, applicants can be qualified to apply for a green card. Below are the most common forms:

  • Request for a foreign relative, I-130 form.
  • Immigration request for a foreign worker, I-140 form.
  • Asylee’s relative/refugee request, I-730 form.
  • Request for withholding of removal and asylum, I-589 form.

Additional appeals include the following forms:

  • Appeal for Amerasian, widower, or particular immigrant I-360 form.
  • Immigrant request by alien entrepreneur, I-526 form.
  • The submission of U non-immigrant status, I-918 form.
  • Request for qualifying family member of a U-1 non-immigrant, I-926 form.

What is a lawful permanent resident?

The LPRs (lawful permanent residents), also referred to as the “green card” holders, are the 

Non-citizens are legally approved to live in the United States permanently. The legal permanent resident might agree to take an offer of employment without own property or special restrictions, obtain special assistance at universities and colleges and be part of the armed forces. 

Individuals can become United States nationals if they meet specific eligibility requirements. 

Who can gain the LRPs status?

The (INA) immigration and nationality act offer broad admission classes for overseas citizens to gain lawful permanent resident status. The main focus of the LRP is admitting immigrants for family reunions. Moreover, other main categories include humanitarian and economic immigrants and those from countries with relatively low levels of immigration to the U.S.  

What is a permanent residence?

Permanent residents, also recognized as green card holders, are approved to work and permanently live in the United States. Most non-immigrants must document their intent to depart the United States after a time in the United States, and permanent residents should have a plan to remain in the United States. 

Ways to attain permanent residency in the United States are:

  • Marriage to a United States national.
  • A request from an employer known as the employment-based green card application system permits five preference types, frequently shortened as EB-1, EB-2, etc.  
  • The sponsorship by a nearby family member who is a United States national or lawful green card holder.
  • The United States Department of the diversity lottery program. 

What is the process for the green card?

Following is the process that is to be followed for the green card. This process can aid an applicant either in the U.S., identified as the “adjustment of status,” or outside the U.S., known as the “consular processing.”

  • Green card eligibility categories determine if an applicant is eligible for lawful permanent residence status. Analyze the eligibility necessities required before applying for the applicant’s green card.
  • The applicant’s residence status is being adjusted to a permanent resident position to obtain a green card while living in the U.S.
  • Overseas applicants use the consular process to get their green cards.
  • Concurrent processing is a method when applicants get a green card by employment and special petition. 
  • A visa would be available for the applicant before applying for the green card. 
  • Travel document to study when the applicant is allowed to travel overseas after applying for the United States permanent residency.
  • EAD employment authorization document.
  • Immigration medicinal examination.
  • Affidavit of provision.
  • Civic charge.
  • Child status defense act.
  • Transfer of underlying basis. 

Legal permanent resident card expired; what to do?

Most individuals carry an expired green card, and it’s easy to ignored the expired one. However, by law, it is vital to have a valid green card every time. When an individual’s green card expires, it is natural to procrastinate before renewing it. If the individual’s green card expires, the individual will not lose their permanent resident status. However, it can create significant issues. The renewal of the green card will almost take 10 to 12 months. It is advised to start the renewing process within six months before the expiration date mentioned on an individual’s green card. The I-90 form is required for the renewal of the permanent residence card. 

References:

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/the-green-card-explained/ retrieved on 13 Sep. 22