09-19-2017, 07:38 PM
Just additional information:
Permanent Residents have greencard valid for 10 years.
Conditional Permanent residents have greencard valid for 2 years
Refugee/Asylum/Displaced person- self explanatory
Pending Application for Permanent Resident- if you submitted an application to USCIS to become a lawful permanent resident, have interviewed with immigration, given a "case number" for pending applications, or is now waiting for the greencard to arrive.
Note: If tourist residing in the US (usually 6 months)-- You are still considered Foreign National Residing outside of the US. Reason: you are here to visit and your residence is in another country.
Permanent Residents have greencard valid for 10 years.
Conditional Permanent residents have greencard valid for 2 years
Refugee/Asylum/Displaced person- self explanatory
Pending Application for Permanent Resident- if you submitted an application to USCIS to become a lawful permanent resident, have interviewed with immigration, given a "case number" for pending applications, or is now waiting for the greencard to arrive.
Note: If tourist residing in the US (usually 6 months)-- You are still considered Foreign National Residing outside of the US. Reason: you are here to visit and your residence is in another country.