It is common knowledge that many around the world aspire to get a green card to the USA. The reason is that it not only entitles the holder to live and work in the land of dreams but also for the various benefits that a green card would entitle them to at a later stage.
Let's now check the history of the USCIS green card. What is commonly known today as the green card is known through out the world as a work permit that would allow one to work and live permanently in the United States. It is still being called as a green card though it comes in different colors.
A green card in the United States is officially known as the Alien Registration card. The first green cards were white in color and were the product of the Alien Registration Act (1940). This was passed as a defense measure which required all aliens to register themselves with the government. They were allowed to register at any post office and the forms in turn were forwarded to the INS. With the culmination of the World War II all aliens were required to register with the INS based on their permit. And this is where the green card originated from.
Having known the history of the green card, let us now check how a USCIS green card would benefit its holder.
The benefits of the USCIS green card are many. A holder of a green card will be able to:
- Arrive and leave the United States without the risk of being denied an entry by any immigration official. It is always advisable that the holder of the USCIS green card has it with him at any point of time. It would also be relevant to note that the applicant has to keep track of all the dates of his travel as it would help during the time of naturalization.
- The holder of a green card cannot be out of status though the green card is valid for 10 years
- Green card holders are allowed to apply for any government sponsored aid for their education.
- They pay less tuition fee when compared to any other persons who are in a different visa category.
- It would allow the holder to work in any company in the United States without having to obtain a work permit.
- There are certain jobs that need security clearance which only a US citizen or a green card holder can get. This will create more job opportunities.
- Permission is allowed to start any new business venture.
- They are entitled to receive social security benefits when they retire.
- Green card holders can sponsor their spouse or children under 21 years of age who would be allowed to stay as dependents.
- They are protected against future changes in the immigration laws more so with the work permit.
- They are given the benefit of most legal rights except the right to vote.
- The single most important benefit of being a USCIS green card holder is that, they can apply for citizenship when they fulfill the eligibility requirements.
- Green card holders are allowed to stay anywhere in the United States.
- Green card holders are allowed to make political contribution whereas other foreign persons cannot.
These are some of the many benefits that a green card holder derives.
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