Definition
Green Card
The common name for a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551).
The green card is the document that proves lawful permanent resident status. It is issued in 10-year (regular) or 2-year (conditional) editions. It is also called the I-551 and used as a form of work authorization and reentry document.
See also
More immigration terms
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Green Card Renewal
The process of renewing a 10-year green card via Form I-90.
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H-1B Visa
Nonimmigrant visa for specialty occupation workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree.
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H-4 Dependent Visa
Nonimmigrant status for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B workers.
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Household Member
A relative whose income can be combined with the sponsor's to meet the I-864 threshold.
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Humanitarian Parole
Discretionary permission to enter the U.S. for urgent humanitarian reasons.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.