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For many years, the government of USA has promoted a series of different possibilities for foreigners to visit their country and even stay to live in it legally, among these we find the one known as the Green Card and the “permanent residence”. If these procedures intrigue you and you confuse them, here we explain the differences between the two and what the requirements are in 2024 so that you have a broader picture.
As a foreigner, to enter USA In a legal and regulated manner you require a document that allows you to do so, this can be an American visa, a Green Card or a certificate of naturalization. All of these are different, they provide the holder with a certain immigration status, certain rights and obligations with the country, although they also have some limitations. In the same way, each one requires a different procedure and requirements, since not all people are suitable to request them.
For its part, the Green Card provides an immigration status of “permanent resident”. You will wonder what the difference is between both, since, although many times, they are considered as similes and are used as synonyms, in most cases they have some differences, before the government of USA It has some differences, since one is a document and the other is an immigration status.
The Green Card It is a document in the form of a green card, which foreigners can request, whether inside or outside the country, and if approved, they receive the right, among others, to work and live for an indefinite period of time. Those who purchase it receive the rpermanent residence and they are called “permanent residents”, therefore, this is a status that this document provides, that is where the difference lies.
Requirements to process permanent residence in the US:
To process the Green Card and get the permanent residence You need to meet the requirements listed below, although each case is different, since it will differ depending on the eligibility category in which you apply.
- A sponsor, either through work or an immediate family member
- Not have legal problems with your country of origin
- Submit your information through an online form
- Make the corresponding payment to continue with the process
For more information, consult the United States government website (here).