GREEN CARDS


Who is a Permanent Resident?


A permanent resident is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, a person is granted a permanent resident card, commonly called a "green card." You can become a permanent resident several different ways. Most individuals are sponsored by a family member or employer in the United States. Other individuals may become permanent residents through refugee or asylee status or other humanitarian programs. In some cases, you may be eligible to file for yourself.


GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants (USCIS)

• USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card - Fact Sheet (May 11, 2010)

• USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card - Q & A (May 11, 2010)

• Annual Report of Immigrant Visa Applicants in the Family-sponsored and Employment-based preferences Registered at the NVC (11-01-09)

• U.S. Legal Permanent Residents: 2009 (DHS)

• U.S. Legal Permanent Residents: 2008 (DHS)

• How Do I Know What My Responsibilities Are? (USCIS)

• How Do I Change My Address With USCIS? (USCIS)

• How Do I Get a Reentry Permit? (USCIS)


GREEN CARD RENEWAL/REPLACEMENT:

• How Do I Renew or Replace My Permanent Resident Card? (USCIS)

• How Do I Renew My Green Card? (USCIS)

• Renewing Permanent Resident Cards Without an Expiration Date (8-22-07)

• Waiver of Photograph for I-90 Applicants Seeking a Replacement/Renewal (2-14-03)