What is a Permanent Resident Card?
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 Legal Definition of Permanent Resident Card:
United States permanent residents have an identification card known as the
“Permanent Resident Card”. Other names that the
Permanent Resident Card is known as are the immigrant
visa, permanent visa, Green Card, permanent resident visa, form
I-551 or form I-551. While permanent
residents are not United States citizens,
they are granted permission to reside and work in the United States on a
permanent basis. Before the September 11 attacks, the
requirement to carry the Permanent Resident Card at all times was not strictly enforced when
traveling within the United States. The only time the status of the permanent
resident was checked was when traveling outside the United States. The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security now requires that permanent residents who are
traveling to show their Permanent Resident Card
or other document that will prove their legal status in the country.
The current
Permanent Resident Card
or permanent residency card is predominantly white with black letters. The
Permanent Resident Card includes a person’s name and photograph as well as other information. It is
the size of a credit card and is plastic. When looking at the back of the
current permanent residency card, the green is more prominent. Throughout the
years, it continues to be updated with new anti-counterfeit features. Regardless
of the color of the actual card, it will be known as the “Permanent Resident Card” because
the first card that differentiated lawful permanent residents was green and it
is a term that has stuck to it. Being a permanent resident in the United States
entitles individuals to certain rights and those rights came into existence when
the permanent residency card was green. However, there are instances when the
Permanent Resident Card can be revoked. These instances include an individual being outside
the United States for an extensive period of time, not maintaining permanent
residence in the United States or breaking certain laws.
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