2007-08-17 16:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It means you are a legal resident and can start to apply for full Us citizenship.
2007-08-17 22:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by Marilyn T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a "green card" means that you have been admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident. This term also applies to legal immigrants--same thing.
The permanent resident cards of the 1950's were actually green in color, so the term "green card" was created then and the term has stuck until the present day. While the current cards are no longer green, this term is part of the language now.
"Green card holder" also applies to a legal immigrant now.
2007-08-17 16:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That a person can be a permant resident of the US unless deported by getting in trouble
2007-08-17 16:46:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means you are legally in the country
2007-08-17 16:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by 4 strings 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That you're a Legal Permanent Resident, it means that the government can officially legally exploit you, as millions get exploited by the IRS. After 5 years of having a green card, you can become a Citizen.
2007-08-17 16:46:17 · answer #5 · answered by Zoe S. 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
green means go, go to work.
2007-08-17 16:47:30 · answer #6 · answered by ropar 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
legal permission to stay in this country.
2007-08-17 16:44:30 · answer #7 · answered by Miss M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋