Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status: Rules & Travel
Learn about Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, travel rules, Green Card renewal, boarding foils, and how to maintain or lose your U.S. residency.
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Understanding Immigrant Classes of Admission to the U.S.
Becoming a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), or “green card” holder, marks the start of a new chapter of opportunities in the United States. This status allows individuals to live and work anywhere within the country and paves the way for them to apply for U.S. citizenship, given that they meet specific criteria. The journey to LPR status navigates through various classes of admission as outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This article examines these classes and avenues, such as family reunification, economic contributions, humanitarian grounds, and diversity visas, and examples of each class.
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Understanding the ADIT Stamp for US Permanent Residents
Green Card lost or expired? Learn how eligible permanent residents can request an ADIT stamp by mail as temporary proof of status.
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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.
