green card

Green Card is the colloquial term for the plastic photo identification card a person receives on becoming a lawful permanent resident of the United States of America. A person is eligible for a green card through refugee, family, work or a variety of special programs.

Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card (PDF, 6.77 MB) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States.

Green cards are valid for a span of 10 years in case of permanent residents and 2 years who are considered conditional permanent residents. After this period, the card has to be renewed. The application process may take several years.

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Failed H-1B lottery 7 times, moved to Canada: Indian-origin Microsoft techie gets green card through EB-1

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 02:14 (IST)

New FBI vetting by USCIS for green cards: Who will be affected?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2026, 01:57 (IST)

No green card if you are a critic of Israel: New immigration rule on disqualifying factors

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 26, 2026, 22:17 (IST)

Meenu Batra is still not in the clear: Attorney says fight to get green card or military parole not over

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 18:31 (IST)

green card update: US judge rules USCIS cannot pause applications indefinitely, calls policy ‘unlawful’

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 28, 2026, 02:41 (IST)

Two green card rejections despite O-1 visa: Indian-origin entrepreneur explains the 'blind spot' about immigration

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 27, 2026, 22:01 (IST)

No visa lottery, limits on family entry: How ‘Americans First Immigration Act’ could be a setback for migrants

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 01, 2026, 17:48 (IST)

EB-5 visa surge from India raises concerns in US

TNN / May 05, 2026, 12:10 (IST)

Indian EB-5 visa applications have surged dramatically, nearly doubling year-on-year. This spike is attributed to professionals already in the US seeking a faster path to permanent residency than traditional employment-based green cards. Experts warn this increased demand, particularly in unreserved categories, could lead to visa retrogression, impacting future applicants.

Indian-origin techie-doctor duo considers moving to Dubai: No green card, can't visit home on H-1B

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2026, 22:30 (IST)

$20,000 for a green card: California man posed as ICE officer and scammed immigrants seeking US citizenship

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 28, 2026, 18:51 (IST)

'You are not going to get a green card if...': USCIS director warns about opening older cases to send people back

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 19, 2026, 22:47 (IST)

'green card holders lied': Four foreigners charged in New Jersey for illegally voting in federal election

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 03, 2026, 01:16 (IST)

'Every candidate with an Indian last name....': What happened at local election in Frisco, Texas

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 00:01 (IST)

'You don't need a salary': Immigration attorney says many F-1 students don't understand how OPT works

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 03, 2026, 19:38 (IST)

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow: Our message is clear that if you hope to become a lawful resident or American citizen, you must ...

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 20, 2026, 11:16 (IST)

USCIS Director Joseph Edlow has declared a 'full-scale war' on immigration fraud, warning that past green card approvals are being re-examined for any signs of deception. The agency is committed to rigorous vetting, emphasizing that compliance with immigration laws is paramount for those seeking residency or citizenship. New tip lines are active to report suspected fraud.