{"id":1203,"date":"2015-01-23T12:11:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T12:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyime.com\/blog\/?p=1203"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:05:59","slug":"important-aspects-that-one-should-know-about-the-green-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyime.com\/blog\/important-aspects-that-one-should-know-about-the-green-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Green Card Facts Every Immigrant Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

People who are living as permanent residents in the United States have to be issued a green card \u2013 a green card is valid proof that these residents are authorized to live and work in the country. It is mandatory for a permanent resident 18 years or older to have a valid green card in possession at all times.<\/p>\n

FOR HOW LONG IS A GREEN CARD VALID?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Currently the green card is valid for 10 years. The green card is valid for 2 years for a conditional resident. All green cards must be renewed before it expires.<\/p>\n

WHEN CAN A GREEN CARD BE USED?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A green card can be used to prove eligibility for the employee to be engaged in employment, especially for forms like the Form I-9, that contains details about Employment Eligibility Verification. The resident can also use the Green Card to apply for a Social Security Card and for applying for a driver\u2019s licence, that is issued by the state. The resident can apply for readmission to the United States after a trip abroad, if the stay abroad is less than 1 year. In case the trip lasts longer than 1 year then a re-entry permit will be needed.<\/p>\n

RENEWAL OF THE GREEN CARD<\/strong><\/p>\n

A permanent resident whose green card of 10 years has expired or will expire within the upcoming 6 months may initiate the process for renewing the card, by:<\/p>\n

Online E-Filing Form I-90: Filling up an application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.<\/p>\n

Filing a hard copy of Form I-90: Filling up an application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This can be sent by mail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

People who are living as permanent residents in the United States have to be issued a green card \u2013 a green card is valid proof that these residents are authorized to live and work in the country. It is mandatory for a permanent resident 18 years or older to have a valid green card in…<\/p>\n

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