Permanent Resident Card

A Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a green card, allows non-U.S. citizens to live and work permanently in the United States. Issued by USCIS, it serves as proof of lawful permanent resident status and provides a path to citizenship through naturalization. Green cards can be obtained through family sponsorship, employment-based petitions, asylum or refugee status, and other special programs. Cardholders must renew it every 10 years unless conditions apply, as with conditional residency, which requires additional steps.