Permanent Residents

Once Permanent Residents receive their Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) they will have most of the same rights as U.S. citizens. But do Permanent Residents lose their status if they leave the United States?

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Permanent Residents or Conditional Permanent Residents who have been absent from the United States for more than a year without first obtaining a Re-entry Permit will usually be required to apply for a Returning Resident Visa.

Immigration Form N-400 is intended for Permanent Residents who wish to apply for U.S. citizenship. Do you qualify to file Form N-400?

Those who want to become U.S. immigrants, technically referred to as permanent residents of the United States, can apply for green cards through their U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident family members.

The DHS and CBP agencies have taken measures to strengthen security for visitors who plan to travel to the United States. When the entry fee is introduced in September 2010, will Permanent Residents returning to the United States also be required to pay?

Many immigrants who move to America eventually apply for U.S. citizenship and will go through the tests and other requirements so they can achieve their goal.

Once Permanent Residence status has been granted, Permanent Residents will have a lot more rights than they had as non-immigrants or while they were waiting for their case to be heard.

You have received your long awaited Permanent Resident card. Congratulations! The next thing you need to bear in mind is how to successfully maintain your Permanent Resident status.

A Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) is granted to eligible Permanent Residents and is proof that they are entitled to legally live and work in the United States.

Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) are granted the right to legally work and reside in the United States, provided they obey the laws of the country and maintain their residence.

Permanent Residence opens many doors for immigrants who have chosen to settle permanently in the United States. But along with the rights that are granted to Permanent Residents also come responsibilities.

U.S. Permanent Resident has most of the rights of a U.S. Citizen but there are some exceptions (rights of U.S. citizen only) and restrictions (not equal rights). This article presents the complete listing of all rights.

Most of the responsibilities of U.S. citizen and U.S. permanent resident are the same, but there are some restrictions for permanent resident and exceptions for both U.S. permanent resident and U.S. citizen.

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Permanent Residents who have successfully navigated USCIS and have achieved their legal status in America are to be commended for their hard work.

Conditional Permanent Residents must file Form I-751 90 days before the end of their two-year card expires, otherwise they will face the denial of their application and possibly even deportation.

Immigrants who are accorded Conditional Permanent Resident status are essentially undergoing a two-year "probation" period during which time they must prove that they are genuine applicants, rather than illegal immigrants.

Immigrants who have been able to successfully navigate through the immigration process will be given Permanent Resident status, with the right to live and work in the United States for the rest of their lives

The purpose of immigration Form I-751 is to remove the conditions on residence for immigrants who gained their status through marriage to a US citizen or Permanent Resident. But are divorced or widowed Conditional Permanent Residents allowed to file this form?

Once an immigrant becomes a Permanent Resident a lot of opportunities will be open to them that they could not take advantage of previously. But are Permanent Residents legally entitled to vote?

Obtaining Permanent Resident status gives immigrants a great sense of achievement to finally have in their hands their 10 year Permanent Resident Card. But how should you mark the occasion?

After obtaining Permanent Residence in the United States, many people feel that whatever they do after that will not affect their status. But they would be mistaken in thinking this way

Obtaining Permanent Residence in the United States is a lengthy and costly procedure. A lot of patience is required when seeking this benefit. But once it is obtained, can Permanent Residents move abroad without losing their Permanent Resident Card? (Green Card)

Legal immigration involves undergoing fingerprints, a medical examination and interviews. Once Permanent Residence is obtained, immigrants have similar rights to US citizens

If you have taken the plunge and decided to move across the border and take up residence in Canada, you should know that just moving to Canada does not make you a permanent resident.

You will first need to become a permanent resident and after that happens you will need to get yourself a permanent resident visa.

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Permanent Residents who have fulfilled their residence obligations and who are considering becoming U.S. citizens should consider some of the benefits of going down this path.

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Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorisation Document (EAD), is intended for temporary aliens residing in the United States so that they can legally apply for employment.

Many native-born citizens who do not have any firsthand experience of U.S. immigration, hold mistaken views about immigrants and are unaware of just what is involved in legal immigration.

The path to US citizenship is simple for many immigrants who have become Permanent Residents. But what about if you are a conscientious objector? Can you still become a US citizen?

Permanent Residents who have been granted the right to remain in the United States indefinitely do not plan on one day being deported back to their home country. What are considered deportable crimes?

Form I-131 is for a Re-entry Permit so that Permanent Residents and Conditional Permanent Residents can live and travel outside the United States for more than a year without losing their status

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