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Hi Peter, thanks for the AMA. Are there any benefits to converting from a green card to citizenship, in the context of employment? Access to some government jo
by aecs99 4y ago
Hi Peter, thanks for the AMA.
Are there any benefits to converting from a green card to citizenship, in the context of employment? Access to some government jobs is the only thing I can think of.
Can green cards be extended every time they are about to expire until someone retires, or is there a limit?
- proberts 4y agoYou can't lose your citizenship even if you decide to live abroad or get convicted of certain crimes and you can lose your green card; you can vote in federal elections as a citizen; you can sponsor your parents and siblings for green cards. It's really a personal decision, I think. And there's no limit on how many times a green card can be renewed.
- pkaye 4y agoAn green card holder is a permanent resident. I think they will keep renewing you unless for example you didn't file taxes or committed a serious crime or things like that. https://www.stilt.com/blog/2020/05/green-card-renewal-denied/ https://www.stilt.com/blog/2020/05/green-card-renewal-denied... Also green card holder cannot live outside the US too long or they may revoke it. You can pre-apply for a reentry permit to get a longer window. https://www.stilt.com/blog/2020/07/can-i-stay-more-than-6-months-outside-the-u-s-with-a-green-card/ https://www.stilt.com/blog/2020/07/can-i-stay-more-than-6-mo... Citizenship removes all those restrictions. Also you can petition for your parents to immigrate immediately.