Top 13 Benefits To Avail As A US Green Card/Resident Card Holder
Green Card - What exactly is it?
Wikipedia explains Green Card as "Green card also refers to an immigration process of becoming a permanent resident. The green card serves as proof that its holder, a lawful permanent resident (LPR), has been officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to reside and take employment in the United States."
Green Card Holder
As per USCIS a Green Card holder or 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."
Where as www.dhs.com explains it as someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants a person a permanent resident card, commonly called a "Green Card."
In short you will be provided a "resident card" with several benefits. But what are they in effect?
Below are 13 benefits that you are eligible for as a Green Card/Resident Card holder
1. Almost all the legal rights as per United States Law. But No you cant vote as it is reserved for US Citizens and Puerto Ricans(Presidential elections)
2. You can Enter/Leave USA anytime you want without a need of waiting in a long queue of immigration check. And so no more reasons to do business with Immigration Officials at port of entry!
3. Stay anywhere in US - Yes any 50 states!!
4. Own Property - You can legally own properties, cars, firearms etc.
5. Work in any company - You are allowed to work for any company in US without a need for sponsorship. No need to worry if you loose your job, If you loose your job or get laid off, you don't have to leave the country. On visas like H1B, you have 30 days to find another job or go back.
6. Retirement Benefits - Social Security Benefits while at retirement after working 10 years or 40 quarters in US.
7. Eligible for government sponsorship on education.
8. Pay less for Tuition Fees than foreigners/other nationals.
9. Eligible to own a business - You can start/do your own business or start a company with few limitations
10. Family Benefits - Family can be benefited if you are passed away or out of job.
11. Continued stay - Your Childresn can continue to stay in US even after 21 and no student, work visas are required specially to study/work like when you are on a work permit/visa staying in US.
12. No need to worry about visa renewals which may turn negetive leading you to leave US.
13. Certain insurance companies love to see a green card for issueing health or life insurance.
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