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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains in the welcome guide for new residents that The country has a long tradition of embracing immigrants from all over the world, Therefore, he values their contributions since they enrich the nation.
However, just as Green card holders have the chance to build a future in the United Statesare also required to become familiar with the country, its history and its people but, above all, to ensure the continued success of the nation.
Based on the above, below we leave the the most important general rights and obligations acquired with the green card.
10 rights that are acquired with the green card
Although as a permanent resident you will have access to a series of benefits, Uscis clarifies that having a green card is a privilege and not a right, which is why the United States government can remove your status. However, as long as you comply with the conditions, you will have the right to the following:
- Live permanently anywhere in the United States.
- Work in the United States.
- Own property in the United States.
- Attend public schools.
- Apply for a driving license in your state or territory.
- Enlist in certain branches of the United States Armed Forces.
- Receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare benefits, if you qualify.
- Apply for citizenship once you have met the requirements.
- Apply for visas for your spouse and unmarried children to reside in the United States.
- Leaving the country and re-entering under certain circumstances
Permanent residency in the United States must be renewed every 10 years.
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6 obligations that are acquired with the green card
Consider that If you want to keep your resident status, you will be obliged to carry out a series of procedures and obey guidelines which, in addition, would later provide the possibility of obtaining citizenship through naturalization.
These are the six general responsibilities that a person who has a green card must fulfill:
- Obey all federal, state and local laws.
- Pay federal, state and local income taxes.
- Register with the Selective Service (United States Armed Forces), if you are male and between 18 and 26 years of age.
- Maintain your immigration status.
- Carry with you, at all times, documentation that proves your permanent resident status.
- Notify Uscis online or in writing of your new address each time you move and do so within ten days of the move.
Take into account that If you fail to comply with your responsibilities, you could not only lose your resident status but also be deported. and face restrictions on returning.
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