What is a Permanent Resident Card?
A United States Permanent Resident Card, also known popularly as a Green Card, is an identification card for a permanent resident of the United States of America who does not have U.S. citizenship. It is proof that the holder has permission to permanently reside and take employment in the U.S. Its “former” official title was Alien Registration Receipt Card, and it is now officially called a Permanent Resident Card, also referred to as Form I-551.
Legal Definition of Permanent Resident Card: United States permanent residents have an identification card known as the “Permanent Resident Card.” The Permanent Resident Card is also known as are the immigrant visa, permanent visa, Green Card, permanent resident visa, and form I-551 or form I-551. While permanent residents are not United States citizens, they are granted permission to reside and work in the United States on a permanent basis. Before the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001, the requirement to carry the Permanent Resident Card at all times was not strictly enforced. Previously, permanent resident cards were usually only checked when traveling outside the United States. However, now the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires that permanent residents of the United States be prepared to show their Permanent Resident Card at all times. DHS also requires that all permanent residents of the United States who are traveling to show their Permanent Resident Card o
All new permanent residents of Canada should receive a Permanent Residence (PR) Card after arrival. Permanent Residents who do not already have a PR Card should apply for one as soon as possible. When you apply for a permanent residence visa to Canada part of your application process will include providing a passport size photograph and information to be used on your PR card. When you make your first entry to Canada as a permanent resident the immigration officer will confirm that your photograph and information are correct. After you make your first entry you will then be asked to provide a mailing address in Canada. Your PR card will be created for you by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and sent your mailing address in a several weeks. Many newcomers do not know where they will be living in the short, or even the medium term, and you may not have been able to give a permanent mailing address. If you have not yet given a mailing address to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, you sh
