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Monday, August 13, 2012

The Rights of Permanent Residents or Green Card Holders

By Charles Wheeler


The term "green card" actually refers to the issuing of a permanent residence card, officially from the INS form I-151 application. The reason is took on the name "green card" is because the light olive green background that the card possessed, specifically from 1946 through 1964, and again beginning in 2010.

The holder of a permanent residence card, or green card, obtains certain rights in the United States. Among them, would be the right to stay in the nation indefinitely, the ability to work on any kind of job for that they are qualified for, and also the right to obtain citizenship following a certain period of time, depending on their situation.

There are numerous classifications for eligibility to be entitled to obtaining a residency. They are grouped into three categories. The first is the family qualification. An applicant can apply for a a residence card if they have immediate members of the family who are either citizens or residence status.

There is another group of eligibility classifications that have to do with employment. If a worker can find certain work, or if an employer wants to sponsor a worker, there are eligible classifications for obtaining green card status.

The third group is for refugees or asylum seekers. Each of these three categories also has limits set on how many residents can enter in a given year. The number of applicants typically exceeds these quotas, and the waiting time for an applicant can be anywhere from a few weeks to several years, depending on type of eligibility that the individual has.

Other rights include the right to petition for a relative to enter the country. A resident has to pay taxes and is entitled to public assistance. One can also start paying in on the Social Security program and expect to receive advantages from that program once eligible.

Penalties also exist where one can lose their issued card. The holder must obey laws and not be found guilty of any crime. If one has entered the country on account of relationship to a spouse, that relationship must continue for a chosen period of time. Likewise, if an individual entered under employment eligibility, the term of employment must go on for a specified amount of time.

If a resident takes a job in another country, their residence is terminated in this country. If one leaves the country and doesn't return for one year, they must start the process over. Finally, if they do not pay their taxes, the conditions of their residency are terminated.

Many individuals want to enter the United States in a legal manner. In so doing, they're afforded certain rights and a path to citizenship. Most consider this an honorable opportunity.




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