What Is a Green Card?
A green card allows you to:
- Reside in the United States permanently
- Work for most U.S. employers without separate work authorization
- Travel more freely, subject to residency requirements
- Eventually, apply for naturalization if you meet the eligibility rules
Green cards can be obtained through family, employment, investment (such as the EB-5 program), certain humanitarian programs, or by adjusting status within the U.S. when permitted.






