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i-551 (green card)
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green card
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lawful permanent resident (lpr)
admitted to the U.S. as an immigrant and has a Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 also known as green card. It is a wallet-sized card showing that the person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in the United … lawful permanent resident (immigrant) in the United States. This person is also called a legal permanent resident, a green card holder, a permanent resident alien, a legal permanent resident alien (LPRA) and resident alien permit holder. Source: Department
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arrival-departure card
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adjust status
change from a nonimmigrant visa status or other status 2) To adjust the status of a permanent resident (green card holder). Source: Department of State. March 2007.
conditional residence visa
for less than two years when your husband or wife (spouse) gets lawful permanent resident status (gets a green card), then your spouse gets residence on a conditional basis. After two years you and your spouse must apply
permanent resident
residence as an immigrant. Also known as "Permanent Resident Alien," "Lawful Permanent Resident," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card Holder." Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
visa expiration date
automatically cancel your visa. If you have applied for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident alien ("green card" holder), you should contact USCIS regarding obtaining Advance Parole before leaving the U.S. Source: Department of State. March
visa validity
automatically cancel your visa. If you have applied for adjustment of status to become a permanent resident alien ("green card" holder), you should contact USCIS regarding obtaining Advance Parole before leaving the U.S. See Visa Expiration Date. Source:
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