What the Green Card gives
We are talking about a special identification plastic card, the holder of which will be able to stay and work in the USA. How can you guess, the treasured document is green and acts as an identity.
The history of the issue of this document begins after the end of World War II.. Before that, another certificate was issued, performing the same functions, but outwardly a common white paper ID
And although the green card is issued only to a strictly limited circle of people and it may seem, that there is little chance of getting it, for many companies, dealing with migration,
drawing a green card brings a stable income. According to statistics, in most cases, an American visa is issued within the framework of this program.
The US visa itself is not issued to everyone. Any applicant must meet strict conditions:
- confirm your financial position;
- speak english;
- have a place of residence in America.
The holder of such a document will be able to legally:
- live and work within America.
- cross the state border;
- enroll in an American educational institution;
- transport your relatives to the country;
- after the expiration of the deadline, apply for citizenship.
In terms of work, the owner of such a card is practically unlimited. He will not be admitted only to places in some state structures and certain branches of the armed forces.
Cardholders will be able to count on social benefits, and after 10 years of official work in the States will be entitled to receive a pension.
Parents, brothers and sisters, along with other relatives, will have the right to move to the states later, if the cardholder himself has already turned to the migration service with a request to move to restore the family. Chances will be higher, if by that time the person already has citizenship.
Cardholders cannot vote in elections of any level.
But along with the rights of a green card in America, it also imposes a number of obligations:
- pay all taxes;
- register for military service (concerns men 18-27 years old);
- reside in the country permanently (not less 6 full months of the year), without violating its legislation;
- if the employer is invited to the country - work for him at least 6 months (it is best to work out full 2 of the year, so that the migration service does not have suspicions).
If things go like this, that there will be a long absence, you need to contact the migration service in advance (uscis)and inform about the reasons for departure. Then there will be no problems with returning to the States..
When moving from one state to another, you also need to report this to uscis, specifying a new address no later than 10 days.
The green card is not reissued, but it has to be renewed every 10 years old. After 5 years from the date of its receipt and subject to permanent residence in the country, the holder will be able to apply for USA citizenship.
