US Announces 2 Key Benefits Available to Green Card Holders

• The US government has officially outlined two benefits that Green Card holders are entitled to, as published on its official website
• Green Card holders can use the card to prove their employment eligibility when completing Form I-9, the federal work authorisation form
• Holders are also eligible to apply for a Social Security Card and a state-issued driver's licence using their Green Card

The United States government has officially listed two benefits available to holders of a Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a Green Card, on its official website, at a time when the country has significantly intensified its immigration enforcement efforts.

The guidance, published by the US government, confirms that Green Card holders have access to specific rights tied to employment and personal identification.

Green card as proof of work authorisation

The first benefit concerns employment eligibility. According to the official guidance, a Green Card can be used as valid documentation when completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

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This form is a standard federal requirement that employers across the United States use to confirm that a worker is legally permitted to work in the country. Green Card holders may present their card during this process as sufficient proof of their authorisation to work.

Social Security card and driver's licence access

The second benefit relates to identity documentation. Green Card holders are entitled to apply for a Social Security Card using their Permanent Resident Card.

They may also use it to obtain a state-issued driver's licence. Both documents are critical for navigating everyday life in the United States, covering access to financial services, employment records, and the legal right to operate a motor vehicle.

The publication of this guidance comes against the backdrop of a broader and intensified immigration enforcement drive by the US government, which has drawn significant attention to the rights and status of non-citizen residents, including those holding lawful permanent residency.

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Unlike undocumented immigrants, Green Card holders occupy a distinct legal category, and the government's clarification of their entitlements is seen as relevant to the wider public conversation around immigration status and the protections afforded to those who hold legal residency in the United States.

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In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a US federal judge had ended a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals from 75 countries.

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Source: YEN.com.gh