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Green Cards

A green card is a document attesting to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States.  The green card serves as a proof that its holder, a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), has been officially granted immigration status, which includes permission to reside and take employment in the USA. The holder must maintain his permanent resident status, and can be removed if certain conditions of such status are not met.

The majority of green card holders consider the possibility of applying for citizenship in the future. Therefore, obtaining a green card should be viewed as a transitory stage. Every step should be made in preserving the status of Lawful Permanent Resident.

It is important for a Lawful Permanent Resident not to engage in actions or activities that may terminate his or her green card status.

First, if an LPR commits a crime, he or she may end up losing green card and face deportation from the United States.

Second, if an LPR leaves the United States for one year or more, he or she may end up losing green card. In addition, absences from the United States of more than six months at a time may pose negative consequences when applying for citizenship later.

If you are an LPR and have questions regarding your status, or if you are an LPR and consider applying for citizenship or departing from the U.S. for an extending period of time, please contact attorney Michael Yalovenko to discuss your options and explore possibilities of preserving your status as Lawful Permanent Resident.