2006-09-13 15:59:44 · 19 answers · asked by nnamdiiheme 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
no. a green card makes you a legal permanent resident of the united states. it is a path to u.s. citizenship
2006-09-14 03:52:10 · answer #1 · answered by scififed 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Green Card is a Permanent Visa to USA. Green Card gives you the status of permanent resident and legal rights to work in United States. Once you have a green card you may apply for USA Citizenship. The Green Card does not affects your present citizenship.
2006-09-13 23:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, having a green card means that you are a legal permanent resident (LPR) with a right to work. The Green Card (which is not green by the way) must be renewed every ten years with your local Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) office.
If you commit a felony (drugs, murder, rape, etc.) or a crime involving "moral turpitude" (i.e., dishonesty - fraud, robbery, etc. this includes telling immigration officials that you are a citizen), CIS can revoke your green card and deport you back to your country of origin. The govt may also find that you have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:
-Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
-Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
-Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
-Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
-Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.
So it is recommended that you apply for citizenship as soon as you meet the necessary residence & physical presence requirements (which vary depending on how you obtained your greencard). Information on naturalization can be found at:
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/index.htm
2006-09-14 04:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by yearning_nomadic_spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it just means you have the right to reside here indefinitely. The "green card" has to be renewed ever so many years and can be revoked (for example, if you commit a crime) while citizenship is permanent once you get it.
2006-09-13 23:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A green card means permanent resident.
2006-09-17 23:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by lioneyes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is only a permit to permanently reside in the country. You can study and apply for citizenship after that.
2006-09-13 23:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by dathinman8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. a green card is a permanent resident status. citizenship is when you gained the american nationality.
2006-09-13 23:02:07 · answer #7 · answered by barrabas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, having a green card means you are a legal alien. Not sure why they are called that, I think its quite funny.
2006-09-13 23:02:13 · answer #8 · answered by Gaby A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green means go!
2006-09-13 23:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I think it means your able to work in the country your in at that time. I could be wrong. It doesn't mean your a citizen though
2006-09-13 23:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by aotea s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋