US Announces Two Important Benefits Available to Green Card Holders

US Announces Two Important Benefits Available to Green Card Holders

  • The United States government has officially listed two benefits available to Green Card holders on its website
  • Green Card holders can use the card to prove their employment eligibility when completing a specific federal verification form
  • Holders are also entitled to apply for a Social Security Card and a state-issued driver's licence using their Green Card

The United States government has outlined two official benefits that Green Card holders are entitled to, as published on its official website.

The information, presented under a section titled "Reminders about Green Card Benefits," details what permanent residents can use their Green Card for in practical, everyday situations.

US reveals two benefits Green Card holders can enjoy
The US government lists two official benefits available to Green Card holders. Images for illustration purposes only. Photo Source: Getty Images/Chip Somodevilla/Manjurul/Marcia Straub
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US Green Card employment and identity benefits

According to the US government's official guidance, a Green Card can be used to prove employment eligibility in the United States when completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This form is a standard requirement for workers across the country, used by employers to confirm that a person is legally authorised to work.

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The second benefit allows Green Card holders to apply for a Social Security Card as well as a state-issued driver's licence. Both documents are essential for daily life in the United States, covering everything from accessing financial services to legally operating a vehicle.

US unveils 8 key steps for immigrants

Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that the US government published eight key steps available to newly naturalised American citizens.

The guide includes applying for a US passport, sponsoring eligible family members for Green Cards, registering to vote and starting a business.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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