Can I Work With a Green Card? Your Work Rights
Yes, a green card lets you work for almost any employer without separate sponsorship or a work permit, change jobs freely, and be self-employed. A few jobs need citizenship. [...]
How Long Is a Green Card Valid? 10-Year vs 2-Year
A standard green card is valid for ten years and a conditional card for two years, but your status does not expire. Renew with Form I-90 or remove conditions in time. [...]
Visa or Green Card: What’s the Difference?
A visa is usually a temporary travel document, while a green card gives permanent resident status to live in the U.S. indefinitely. Here is the difference explained. [...]
What Is a Green Card? Permanent Residence Explained
A green card is the document showing you are a lawful permanent resident, allowed to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. Here is what it is and how to get one. [...]
Can a Green Card Holder Be Deported? Grounds and Defenses
Yes, a green card holder can be deported, but only for defined grounds like certain crimes or fraud, and only through removal proceedings. Defenses may be available. [...]
What Is an ADIT Stamp? Temporary Proof of Status
An ADIT stamp, or temporary I-551, is a passport stamp that proves permanent resident status for a limited period. It lets you work, travel, and prove status without a card. [...]
Can I Renew My Green Card From Abroad? Your Options
Renewing a green card from abroad is limited, since Form I-90 is built for filing in the U.S. If your card expires overseas, the focus is returning, then renewing at home. [...]
Can I Travel With an Expired Green Card? The Risks
Traveling with an expired green card is risky: your status does not expire, but the card is your proof for airlines and the border. Renew it or get an ADIT stamp first. [...]
How Do I Replace a Lost Green Card? Form I-90
Replace a lost green card by filing Form I-90. It issues a new card without changing your status, and you can get an ADIT stamp as interim proof while you wait. [...]
Can I File I-130 and I-485 Together? Concurrent Filing
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens can file I-130 and I-485 together, because a visa is always available. It saves time and lets you request a work permit and travel document. [...]
