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. A Green Card allows a person to live and work permanently in the United States.
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. A Work Permit, also called an Employment Authorization
Document
(EAD), gives temporary permission to work in the U.S.
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. Green Card holders do not need a separate work permit to work for any employer in the country.
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. A Work Permit is usually issued to people with pending immigration applications, asylum seekers, or certain visa holders.
5. Green Cards provide a path to U.S. citizenship after meeting residency and eligibility requirements.
6 Work Permits must be renewed regularly, while Green Cards typically last 10 years before renewal.
7.. Employers prefer hiring Green Card holders because they have long-term work authorization.
8. People with Work Permits can change jobs freely, but must maintain their immigration status.
9. Green Card applications can take months or years depending on the category and country of origin.
10. Having either a Green Card or a Work Permit legally protects workers’ rights in the U.S.