U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
A Green Card holder (permanent resident) is someone who has been granted authorization to live and work in the United States on a permanent basis. As proof of that status, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants a person a permanent resident card, commonly called a “Green Card.”

What are the requirements to receive a green card for permanent residency?

Permanent Residence (Green Card)

• A petition from an employer.
• Marriage to a U.S. citizen.
• Sponsorship by a close relative who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
• The U.S. Department of State diversity lottery program.

  What is the easiest way to get a green card?

  The simplest way to get a Green Card is through the Green Card Lottery. The U.S. Department of State gives away 55,000 Green Cards through the Diversity Visa Program every year.

  How fast can you get green card?

  It may take up to 90 days from the date you entered to receive your permanent resident card. You entered the U.S. using your immigrant visa, You paid the immigrant visa fee AFTER you entered, It may take up to 90 days from the date you made your payment to receive your permanent resident card.

  What do the numbers mean on a permanent resident card?

  1–2: C1 or C2. C1 = Resident within the United States C2= Permanent Resident commuter (Living in Canada or Mexico) 3–5: USA (issuing country, United States) 6–14: 9-digit number (A#, alien number) 15: application receipt number 16–30: immigrant case number that resulted in the approved green card. The “<” symbol represents a blank space

  What’s the difference between a lawful permanent resident and a green card?

  Although both confer rights to live legally in the United States, they mean very different things, as described below. A lawful permanent resident is someone who has been granted the right to live in the United States indefinitely. Permanent residents are given what’s known as a “green card,” which is a photo ID card that proves their status.

  What is the third line on a permanent resident card?

  Third line: Last name, first name, middle name, first initial of father, first initial of mother (this line is spaced with “<<” between the last name and first name). Depending on the length of the name, the father’s and mother’s initials may be omitted.

  How to apply for a permanent resident card?

  Permanent Resident Card Guide and Application Form – This application is for permanent residents who are applying for an initial, renewed or replaced Permanent Resident Card.