If you lose your green card or reentry permit or it is stolen or destroyed while you are abroad you may need to file a form i 131a application for travel document carrier documentation.
Resident green card vinyl.
A green card permanent resident card.
In order to apply for a green card you must be eligible under one of the categories listed below.
As a permanent resident or conditional permanent resident.
A green card is the physical card that serves as proof to employers and government agencies that an immigrant has legal permanent resident status.
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If you are a lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident and need to replace your green card based on the reasons in the when to replace your green card section you may begin the application process for a replacement green card by filing form i 90 application to replace permanent resident card online or by mail when you file online you can.
This carrier documentation will allow an airline or other transportation carrier to board a lawful permanent resident bound for the united states without.
Having a green card officially known as a permanent resident card pdf 6 77 mb allows you to live and work permanently in the united states.
Once you find the category that may fit your situation click on the link provided to get information on eligibility requirements how to apply and whether your family members can also apply with you.
Is required if you wish to naturalize as a u s.
Gives you official immigration status in the united states.
Entitles you to certain rights and responsibilities.
If you are a conditional resident you must submit one of the following.
There are several paths to obtaining a green card through marriage.
It is located on the front side of the green card next to the cardholder s a number.
Back side of the template.
Federal tax purposes if you are a lawful permanent resident of the united states at any time during the calendar year.
Form i 751 petition to remove conditions on residence to remove conditions on a green card obtained through marriage.
You are a lawful permanent resident of the united states at any time if you have been given the privilege according to the immigration laws of residing permanently in the united states as an immigrant.
If you have questions about applying for renewing or replacing a green card contact u s.
Lawful permanent residents also known as legal permanent residents and informally known as green card holders are immigrants under the immigration and nationality act ina with rights benefits and privileges to reside in the united states permanently 1 2 there are an estimated 13 2 million green card holders of whom 8 9 million are eligible for citizenship.
Do not submit this form if you are a conditional resident seeking to remove conditions on your green card.
Apply for renew or replace a green card.
The steps you must take to apply for a green card will vary depending on your individual situation.
The green card category code is used to describe the immigrant visa category that was used to admit an immigrant to the u s.
