Different Choice - not to take US citizenship - After Greencard

[bharatpremi]

Gurus,

What if somedoy decides not to apply and take US citizenship after having Greencard? Is it possible for permanent resident card holder to keep on renewing the green card and work on that but not to apply for US Citizenship?

Other than government jobs for which citizenship is must, voting rights and time to time out of country travel related problems due to Green card status what else is getting risked by that person if makes such decision?

 

[Jackolantern]

What if somedoy decides not to apply and take US citizenship after having Greencard? Is it possible for permanent resident card holder to keep on renewing the green card and work on that but not to apply for US Citizenship?

Many many people do that. They just keep renewing their green cards for decades. There is no obligation to apply for citizenship.

Other than government jobs for which citizenship is must, voting rights and time to time out of country travel related problems due to Green card status what else is getting risked by that person if makes such decision?

One risk is being deported after getting in trouble with the law. It's still a small risk even if you don't actually commit a crime; remember, innocent people occasionally get convicted.

Other risks involve possible future changes in the law ... for example, they could decide to stop paying Social Security to permanent residents. But if you pay attention to immigration-related news, you would know about something like that before it happens so you can prepare (including applying for citizenship).

 

[bharatpremi]

Many many people do that. They just keep renewing their green cards for decades. There is no obligation to apply for citizenship.

One risk is being deported after getting in trouble with the law. It's still a small risk even if you don't actually commit a crime; remember, innocent people occasionally get convicted.

Other risks involve possible future changes in the law ... for example, they could decide to stop paying Social Security to permanent residents. But if you pay attention to immigration-related news, you would know about something like that before it happens so you can prepare (including applying for citizenship).

Thank You very much.