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What is the difference between residency (green card holder) and citizenship?

April 26, 2017Citizenship difference green card residency

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What is the difference between residency (green card holder) and citizenship?

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Citizens are an integral part of the US given the right to vote and serve on juries. Residence can be lost through deportation or abandonment, whereas citizenship is permanent unless it is renounced or denaturalization proceedings are commenced, which is very rare. Also, you must be a permanent resident for a specified period of time before you may apply for citizenship.