The difference between American citizens and American green cards is not very big. Today, the Flying American immigration expert will introduce to you in detail what the difference between American citizens and American green cards is?
1. Right to vote and right to be elected.
American citizens have the right to vote and be elected;
There is no green card holder.
2. Passport.
American citizens holding US passport travel in 174 visa-free countries in the United States;
green card holder holds a passport in the country of residence and travel must be based on the original nationality visa.
3. Apply for a green card for your family.
U.S. citizens can apply for green cards from their immediate family members (parents, spouses, minor children, adult children, siblings);
green card holders can only apply for green cards for their spouses and minor children, and cannot apply for immigration for their parents or siblings.
4. Deportation.
US citizens will not be deported;
Green card holders commit serious crimes and will be deported.
5. Apply for citizenship for minor children.
US citizens can apply for citizenship for children under the age of 18;
green card holders cannot.
6. Scholarship.
U.S. citizens have the right to receive government-issued bursaries;
green card holders cannot.
7. Qualified to become a public official.
American citizens can run for public office and have the opportunity to represent the public. Many sensitive departments and key positions, such as government units, military, defense diplomacy, high-tech and core laboratories, are basically qualified to enter;
green card holders cannot.
8. Period.
U.S. citizenship is permanent and has no deadline;
Permanent green card is valid for 10 years, and it needs to be updated after 10 years (temporary green card is valid for 2 years, and you can apply for a permanent green card after two years)
9. Exit restrictions.
American citizens can leave the country indefinitely without worrying about losing their citizenship;
If the holder of the green card has left the country for one year, he needs to apply for a return certificate.
10. Government welfare.
U.S. citizens can obtain sufficient social security benefits and food stamps;
green card holders receive limited benefits.
11. Federal employment opportunities.
U.S. citizens can get the opportunity to work in the federal government, such as postal staff, Investigation Agency agents, etc. These jobs offer superior treatment and incredible pensions;
green card holders cannot work in the federal government.
12.Tax.
Both U.S. citizens and green card holders need to file taxes.
13. Return to China.
U.S. citizens need to apply for Chinese visa to return to China, and the visa is valid for the period. If you want to return to China to work, you need to apply for an foreign employment license ;
green card holder returns to China to visit relatives, and his work is not subject to China's restrictions.
and above are the differences between American citizens and American green cards that you have introduced to you. If you have any questions during the process of immigrating to the United States, you can leave a message in the comment area or send a private message directly to inquire!
