With a U.S. Permanent Resident Card - also called Green Card - you can live and work in the United States of America permanently. As a Green Card holder you have almost all the rights of a US citizen and the possibility to become a citizen after living in the USA for five years. Hence, the Green Card is your ticket to the land of your dreams!

Obtaining a Green Card offers a more stable and long-term option for living in the United States compared to temporary work visas with expiration dates. The permanence and lifetime validity of a Lawful Permanent Residence status provide a sense of security and assurance for individuals looking to settle in the country permanently. Temporarily visas, on the other hand, come with the constant need for renewal and the risk of not being able to remain in the US long-term.

The Green Card indicates your legal status as a permanent resident and includes important identifying information, such as your name, photo, and date of birth. In addition to serving as a form of identification, it is also necessary for accessing certain benefits and services, such as healthcare and social security.

The US Green Card

The Green Card serves as proof of your lawful permanent resident status in the United States. Without it, you may have difficulties accessing certain services and benefits, employment opportunities, healthcare, and educational resources.

A Green Card contains the following elements or data:

Several changes have been implemented to increase the security of the Green Card

It is important to keep your Green Card with you at all times to avoid any potential issues. If you lose your Green Card or it is stolen, it is essential to report the loss or theft to the proper authorities and apply for a replacement as soon as possible.

As of 2024, the current Green Card color is mostly pale green. While the majority of Green Cards are green, there have been instances of other colors such as pink and blue being used for different types of cards or during specific time periods. The decision to return to a green design for the Green Card was likely intended to reinforce the traditional association of the card with its namesake color.

To apply for a Green Card, the first step is to determine your possibilities for immigrating to the US. This can be done through family sponsorship, employment, refugee or asylum status, or other special programs. The application process for a Green Card will vary depending on your reason for immigrating to the US or the type of your qualifications.

To apply for a Green Card, eligible foreign nationals must first fill out and submit an application, then attend an in-person interview and pass a background check. Once approved, the applicant is granted a permanent resident visa and is allowed to legally live and work in the United States. We will submit your application and guide you through every step until your Green Card is issued. This can be lengthy process, however the benefits of having a Green Card are substantial.

Permanent Residency in the US

A Work permit to work anywhere in the US

Easy entry and exit without a visa or ESTA

Government-sponsored financial aid for education

*Family members are eligible for a Green Card as well

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*Eligible Family members only include your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21

We provide a paid service for putting together all required forms and documents and by submitting them to U.S Authorities. This will require an application fee depending on the plan you choose. If your entry is selected there will be additional fees connected with your immigration to the United States. This will include:

Your Green Card is valid for up to 10 years. If your Green Card is expired or about to expire within the next 6 months, you must renew it. If you let your Green Card expire you are still a lawful permanent US resident and you can keep that status for life.

Nevertheless you must have a valid Green Card with you at all times as it identifies you as a lawful permanent resident.

You must renew your Green Card if:

You can renew your Green Card by filing Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This form should be filed within six months before the Green Card expiration date. The renewal process requires submission of the form along with required fees, current photos, evidence of any name changes, and evidence of continuation of permanent residency status.
Make sure to:

The USCIS will deny a request for a Green Card renewal if:

The path of becomming a U.S. citizen as a Green Card holder requires filling out Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Before doing so, it is important to meet all eligibility requirements, including maintaining continuous residence in the US for at least five years (or three years if you are married to a US citizen).
You must:

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