International Services

Permanent Residency

Employees should first check with their departments to ensure sponsorship, and then they should contact an International Services representative to further inquire about the process.

Note : Employee’s must be on a regular position in order to qualify for permanent residency (e.g. Postdoc’s do not qualify under Immigration Law)

GREEN CARD HOLDER OBLIGATIONS

1. A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) 18 years and older must carry their LPR Card (Green Card) at all times (INA 264(e).

2. An LPR must complete an AR-11 within 10 days of changing their address (INA 265(A).

3. LPR males ages 18-25 must complete form DS-230 for Registration for the Selective Services.

GREEN CARD MAY BE REVOKED IF:

1. The person was not eligible to receive such status in the first place.

2. If the Permanent Resident is convicted of a deportable offence.

3. Abandonment of status.

4. Inadmissible at time of Adjustment of Status.

Last Modified: May 20, 2009
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