Green Card Lottery . This option is dealt with elsewhere in this website. For more information Click here . Refugees and Asylees . One year after obtaining refugee or asylee status, a Green Card may be applied for.
Many responsibilities fall to the permanent immigrant on becoming a lifelong member of U.S. society.
These responsibilities include paying income and Social Security taxes. After becoming a citizen, an immigrant is given the right to vote and the responsibility to serve as a juror, if called. Benefits occur as well. Social Security is available to those who have built up credits. U.S. citizenship may be obtained after a qualifying period.