What Is a Green Card Holder?
For foreign citizens wishing to live in the United States, green cards allow permanent residence and endow the bearer with the rights and responsibility of a citizen. Green cards are obtained by application. Last Updated: 02/08/2010 23:03:14 • How to Get an I-551 Visa Stamp The only place to get an I-551 visa stamp is in your passport. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, this stamp proves you are a legal U.S. resident and authorized to work. The stamp is temporary until you receive your I-551 card, or green card. As of July, 2010, the fee to file the paperwork to receive an I-551 visa stamp is $1,010. Once you mail the completed application and it’s approved, you’ll receive the I-551 stamp in your passport. The stamp is valid for one year after it’s issued. You should receive your green card within a couple of months. Last Updated: 02/08/2010 17:18:13 • How to Appeal a Disability Report Online If your application for Social Security disability is denied, you hav
