A green card allows you to reside in the United States legally while you await naturalization. The citizenship process takes time, and you may need to renew your green card more than once.
If you do not comply with the agreements you make at the time you receive your card, officials can legally revoke it. Knowing what behaviors could result in revocation can help you avoid missteps that could jeopardize your eligibility.
Criminal conduct
When you receive approval for a green card, you agree to maintain upstanding conduct. Breaching this agreement and committing crimes can immediately jeopardize your eligibility to stay in the United States. Despite your green card status, you can work and enjoy some of the privileges of U.S. citizens. Taking advantage of these opportunities may enable you to create a better life for yourself.
Application deception
Lying on your application is another risk to your ability to have a green card. Even if you think it will not matter to claim untrue things on your application, if officials detect dishonesty, they could immediately revoke your privileges.
Renewal oversight
There may be times when you need to renew your green card. According to USA.gov, some examples of when you might need to request a renewal include the following:
- Someone steals your green card
- You must change your name
- Your status expires
If you move elsewhere or fail to maintain your status, officials will revoke it. If you do lose your green card, you can follow up with USCIS to find out what the requirements are to have it back.