Commuter Green Card vs. Regular Green Card
Learn the difference between commuter and regular green cards, including work rights, benefits, and how each affects your path to U.S. citizenship.
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General US Immigration | Green Card - US Permanent Residency | US Immigration for Canadians | US Immigration for Mexicans
Commute from Canada or Mexico to the USA on a Green Card
Maintaining lawful US permanent resident status (LPR or Green Card) typically requires residing in the United States. However, for green card holders living in Canada or Mexico but working in the US, “commuter status” offers a unique solution. This status allows them to maintain their LPR status while commuting for employment. We explain green card commuter status here.
