The Green Card represents security to its holder. It instantly communicates to law enforcement officials and US employers the right to permanently live and work in the United States.

In order to obtain a Green Card, you must complete the US immigration process. For more information, see: The US Immigration Process.

If you are already a Green Card holder…

You should be aware that Green Cards issued since the end of 1989 have an expiration date on the front of the Green Card with a ten-year validity. If you were issued your Green Card about 10 years ago and the Green Card has an expiration date on it, you should check the expiration date to see when your Green Card needs to be renewed. Green Cards issued from 1977 to 1989 that do not have an expiration date will remain valid until USCIS implements an official replacement program in the future.

For more details see:

Renew Your Expiring Green Card
FAQs on Expiring Green Cards (Frequently Asked Questions)

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