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The Trump administration has switched its attention to US Green Card holders while continuing its deportation campaign of undocumented and illegal immigrants. In a recent interview with Fox News, US Vice President JD Vance discussed the rights of green card holders, noting that they do not have an indefinite right to remain in the United States.
JD Vance emphasized that if the president and secretary of state determine that someone should no longer be in the country, they have no legal right to stay. Vance made it apparent that the position was straightforward: if the government decides, anyone can be removed.
Comments on US Green card from JD Vance came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio made remarks on Fox News on March 12, 2025. Rubio stressed that no one is automatically eligible for a green card or student visa. He added that the government will take away a person’s green card if they have one as a result of actions they took while in the country that are later found to be unlawful. Rubio stated unequivocally that this is about individuals who shouldn’t be in the United States in the first place, not about free speech.
Currently, some estimates put about 12.8 million lawful permanent residents (LPRs) or green card holders in the U.S.
But, can someone holding a green card be asked to leave the USA? Don’t green card holders have the right to live indefinitely in the country?
According to US laws, green card holders are people who have been granted the right to live permanently in the country. However, this is subject to the condition that they don’t commit any crimes or violations that could make them deportable under immigration law. This means, along with the rights, there are certain responsibilities that they also need to adhere to.
Rights of a Green Card Holder
You can live permanently in the U.S. as long as you follow the immigration laws.
You can work in the U.S. in any job you are qualified for.
You are protected by U.S. laws, including those in your state and local area.
Responsibilities of a Green Card Holder
You must obey U.S. laws and the laws of your local area.
You are required to file income tax returns and report your earnings to the U.S. government.
You are expected to support the democratic government of the U.S., but this does not include voting in elections (green card holders cannot vote).
If you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25, you must register with the Selective Service.
A green cardholder is allowed to apply for US citizenship through the process of naturalization. To become a U.S. citizen, a green card holder can apply for naturalization. This process allows a person who wasn’t born in the U.S. to voluntarily become a citizen. To be eligible for naturalization, you typically need to have been a lawful permanent resident or hold the green card for at least five years.
A green card is a plastic identification card issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It contains the cardholder’s personal information, photo, fingerprint, and an expiration date. There are many ways to apply for a US green card, the popular ones include – Green Card through Family and Green Card through Employment. It gives the holder the right to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, as long as they remain in compliance with immigration laws.
Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/investing-abroad-us-green-card-holders-can-be-deported-by-trump-administration-3779354/
