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All About U.S. Green Cards (Lawful Permanent Residence)
It's the subject of movies, fraud efforts, and countless hours of effort by would-be immigrants and their attorneys: A U.S. green card, which is an identity card signifying that the holder is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. And yes, it's really green! Learn more about green card eligibility, application processes, rules and restrictions, and more here.
The Green Card Itself
All about the small plastic card given to U.S. lawful permanent residents.
How the green card provides evidence of lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
Function, color, expiration date, and more features of the U.S. green card.
Why it's not worth looking for an illegal shortcut to getting a green card.
Who Can Get a Green Card?
Plain-English advice on the numerous types of available U.S. green cards (lawful permanent residence).
A breakdown of the categories of lawful permanent residence and numerical limits on each type.
An overview of the most likely possibilities for Canadian citizens to obtain permanent residence in the U.S.
Who Cannot Get a Green Card?
Overview of how basic ineligibility, criminal charges and other grounds of inadmissibility, or difficulties in the application process prevent some applicants from success.
How the grounds of "inadmissibility" under the U.S. immigration law block green card eligibility.
Crimes that will block you from getting a green card.
Getting a Green Card Through a Family Relationship
Learn which family members of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents may themselves be eligible for green cards.
Getting a Green Card Through an Offer of Employment
Learn what types of workers are eligible for U.S. permanent residence, and how the application process works.
Getting a Green Card Through the Diversity Visa Lottery
For tens of thousands of people every year, winning the diversity visa lottery becomes the key to a U.S. green card.
Getting a Green Card Based on Asylum Status
Asylees may apply for U.S. green cards after one year; here's how.
The Process of Applying for a U.S. Green Card
Petitions, applications, consular processing, adjustment of status: These are just a few of the terms you'll need to understand fully before applying.
Getting a Green Card Through the Cuban Adjustment Act
Special provisions of the U.S. law for immigrants who have fled Cuba.
Getting a Green Card Through Registry (Residence Since 1972)
Procedures for submitting an adjustment of status application for foreign citizens living in the U.S. since 1972.
A special category of green cards for foreign nationals who have lived continuously in the U.S. since 1972.
Avoiding Loss of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
The responsibilities of a green card holder are broader than you might think. Learn them now, to avoid deportation.
Dealing with a green card that expires after two years.
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How to Get a Green Card
Get comprehensive, plain-English information on green card eligibility and application processes, including helpful sample forms.
Get comprehensive, plain-English information on green card eligibility and application processes, including helpful sample forms.
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