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Immigrants traveling to the United States with plans to stay permanently have the opportunity to not only hold a green card, but to also be nationalized as a U.S. citizen. 

In the U.S., a green card is a permit that allows a foreign national to permanently live and work in the country, which differs from being a U.S. citizen, which individuals become by law, birth, or naturalization.

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Both have similar benefits, but the two also have some major differences. See the chart below for what those are:

 Green Card HoldersU.S. Citizens
Can face deportation if they commit a crime, or do something that is a ground of deportability within U.S. law. YesNo
Will receive an identification document.YesYes
Qualify for a U.S. passport.NoYes
Legally allowed to vote in elections.NoYes
Can petition for their family members to immigrate to the U.S.YesYes
Eligible for government benefits.YesYes

Get Immigration Help for Green Cards and U.S. Citizenship

Our free immigration service is offered to help rideshare drivers with immigration-related issues. These include:

  • Consultation with a lawyer about a green card or citizenship issue
  • Renewal of a Green Card 
  • Green Card Application for Refugees and Asylees 
  • Citizenship Application Assistance 
  • Removal of Conditions 
  • DACA Renewal
  • Travel Documents for Refugees and Asylees

This service will provide you access to a vetted, networked, and experienced immigration lawyer – provided by The ANSOB Center for Refugees.

To get immediate immigration legal help, tap below and fill out a form. You can also watch a quick video here for more information about the service.

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