Can I keep my green card after naturalization?

Once you become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), you maintain permanent resident status until you: Apply for and complete the naturalization process; or. Lose or abandon your status.

How can an LPR be deported?

Conditional permanent residents are certain spouses and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, and investor entrepreneurs and their families receive temporary, 2-year green cards. If you received a green card through marriage, you can get deported if the marriage was terminated or determined to be a fraud.

How long does LPR status last?

Author. When has a lawful permanent resident abandoned residency by being out of the country for too long? There is no fixed period of time that will trigger abandonment, but LPRs are treated as seeking re-admission if they have been absent from the United States for a continuous period of longer than 180 days.

Can you lose your US citizenship?

You will no longer be an American citizen if you voluntarily give up (renounce) your U.S. citizenship. You might lose your U.S. citizenship in specific cases, including if you: Run for public office in a foreign country (under certain conditions) Commit an act of treason against the United States.

When can LPR apply for citizenship?

You may file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, 90 calendar days before you complete your permanent residence requirement if your eligibility for naturalization is based upon being a: Permanent resident for at least 5 years; or. Permanent resident for at least 3 years if you are married to a US citizen.

Can I lose my green card if I live abroad?

U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can lose their status while living and working outside the U.S., even if they visit the U.S. often. U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders) can lose their status while living and working outside the U.S., even if they visit the U.S. often.

What happens if you lose green card?

To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, you need to fill out Form I-90 (officially called the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card”), provide supporting documentation, and, if required, pay a filing fee. This guide will walk you through the process, which is very similar to renewing a green card.