Visa vs. Green Card: Understanding the Path to Permanent Residency in the U.S.
Temporary Status vs. Permanent Residency: Understanding the Difference One of the most common points of confusion in immigration law is the difference between nonimmigrant visas, which provide temporary authorized stay, and lawful permanent resident status — colloquially known as a "green card" — which provides indefinite authorization to live and work in the United States. Understanding this distinction, and the […]