The steps to becoming a Green Card holder (permanent resident) vary by category and depend on whether you currently live inside or outside the United States.

永久居民被授权可以在美国境内永久性地居住和生活。 作为这一身份的证明，个人被授予的永久居住卡，通常叫做“绿卡”。

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Step 9 – Once conditional resident status is removed, a full Green Card is granted for indefinite permanent resident status and work permission in the United States. U. S.

当绿卡转正后，相当于一张完整的绿卡被批准给予无条件永久居留身份，以及在美国的工作许可。

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A green card is an official document identifying a person as a permanent resident of the United States.

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