What is the difference between Green Card and Citizenship?

Green Card (Permanent Resident):

• Can live and work permanently in U.S.
• Can travel freely
• Cannot vote
• Must renew every 10 years
• Can be lost in certain circumstances

U.S. Citizenship:

• All rights of Green Card plus right to vote
• Cannot be lost (except through fraud in naturalization)
• Can sponsor family more easily
• Can get U.S. passport
• Must naturalize (usually after 5 years as Green Card holder)