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How Can I Avoid Losing my Green Card?

By Jennifer McFadyen, About.com

Question: How Can I Avoid Losing my Green Card?
As a permanent resident or permanent resident with conditional status, you have certain rights and responsibilities as a green card holder. In addition, there are rules that you must adhere to in order to maintain your permanent resident status to avoid losing your green card.
Answer: USCIS provides a good overview of your rights and responsibilities as a green card holder, including how to maintain your permanent resident status to avoid losing your green card. You will receive this information in a pamphlet when your green card arrives in the mail. Now You Are a Permanent Resident can also be found on the USCIS website.

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