Are you interested in becoming a permanent resident of the U.S.? Today I will discuss how to obtain a permanent resident card, commonly called a green card. This document allows you to live and work in the US indefinitely.

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A green card is a plastic card with the individual's biographic information, photo, fingerprint,

an expiration date issued by U.S. citizenship and immigration services.

The card, once called the green card, has kept its nickname, even though it is now yellowish

and has a barcode on the back. The permanent resident card is valid for 10 years and must be renewed.

However, the cardholder status as a permanent resident remains valid unless the status is

abandoned or revoked by the US government.

Becoming a permanent resident gives you the right to live in the US permanently.

Work in any legal job you are qualified for.

Be protected by all US state and local laws and vote in local elections that don't require U.S. citizenship.

There are several ways of obtaining it, but the most common way to get the permanent resident card is through family sponsorship. If you have a U.S. citizen

relative, they can submit a petition to the U.S. citizenship and immigration services on your behalf.

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