How to Transition from C2 Commuter to C1 Resident Status
Learn the steps to transition from C2 commuter to C1 resident, including removing commuter status, and the implications for naturalization and family sponsorship.
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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.
