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.
Both have similar benefits, but the two also have some major differences. See the chart below for what those are:
| Green Card Holders | U.S. Citizens | |
| Can face deportation if they commit a crime, or do something that is a ground of deportability within U.S. law. | Yes | No |
| Will receive an identification document. | Yes | Yes |
| Qualify for a U.S. passport. | No | Yes |
| Legally allowed to vote in elections. | No | Yes |
| Can petition for their family members to immigrate to the U.S. | Yes | Yes |
| Eligible for government benefits. | Yes | Yes |
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.
