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When permanent residence is obtained (or Green Card) of USAthe same rights as American citizens are acquired. However, new obligations are also accepted in all areas, which includes ALWAYS carrying the famous ‘little green card;’ Otherwise, anyone could become a creditor. fines or somewhat more severe punishments by the authorities.
What can happen to me if I forget my Green Card at home?
According to the Citizenship and Immigration Service of USA (USCISfor its acronym in English,) when obtaining the Green Cardyou should always make sure you carry it with you. It’s not that you should go through life with your little card stuck to your forehead, but not having it on hand if they ask for it (while driving or while you are in a public institution, for example) can lead to some consequences, the most frequent of them, a punishment with prison.
And according to the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Law USAany foreign citizen over 18 years of age who has a Green Card You are required to carry it at all times. In fact, the same applies to those who have a work visa (who must present the form I-94 to corroborate their dates of entry and exit from the country.) It is because of provisions like this that many permanent residents do not skimp on obtaining citizenship as soon as they meet the requirements.
Now, the fines for not showing your Green Card to an immigration officer or any other corroborated authority, vary: it can only be a financial penalty of $100 or up to 30 days in prison. In other scenarios, the officer approaching you may decide to ‘grant your pardon,’ just to get your attention. However, keep in mind that immigration agents have enough authority to impose a fine punishment, it depends on their discretion.
Of course, an important clarification before falling into exaggerated panic is that even if an agent decides to fine you, this will not affect your immigration status, nor the validity or validity of your Green Card. Despite everything, experts recommend permanent residents always carry their document, and also report any loss or theft in a timely manner. It must be taken into account that the resident card of USAwill almost always be requested if the bearer leaves the state or city where he or she lives.