Difference between GC and US Citizenship

boggavarapu

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I wonder what is the diffenrence between having a GC and US citizenship from the point of employment opportunities in USA. Would appreciate any replies. Thanks.
 
boggavarapu said:
I wonder what is the diffenrence between having a GC and US citizenship from the point of employment opportunities in USA. Would appreciate any replies. Thanks.
taken from the rights document available online at USCIS website.

Rights

* To live permanently in the United States provided you do not commit any actions that would make you removable (deportable) under the immigration law (section 237, Immigration and Nationality Act).
* To be employed in the United States at any legal work of your qualification and choosing.
* To be protected by all of the laws of the United States, your state of residence and local jurisdictions.
* To vote in local elections where United States Citizenship is not required. Click here for more details on voting.

Exceptions

* Some jobs will be limited to United States Citizens because of security concerns.
* You may not vote in elections limited to United States Citizens. Click here for more details on voting.


check this URL for more info for your rigths as a GC holder.

http://www.immigration.com/frame/casestatusviancscfr.html
 
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