What is a I-551?

What is a I-551?

• A. Permanent Resident Card
• B. Issued for 10 years to Immigrants
• C. Travel visa
• D. Work permit

Answer: (A)

The I-551 is the Permanent Resident Card, the official proof that you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States. It shows you have the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. For most permanent residents, the card is valid for 10 years and needs renewal before it expires. It’s not a travel visa (that’s a different document used to enter the U.S. from abroad) and it’s not a work permit by itself (employment authorization is a separate document). The I-551 sits at the core as the identifier of your permanent resident status.

The I-551 is the Permanent Resident Card, the official proof that you are a lawful permanent resident of the United States. It shows you have the right to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. For most permanent residents, the card is valid for 10 years and needs renewal before it expires. It’s not a travel visa (that’s a different document used to enter the U.S. from abroad) and it’s not a work permit by itself (employment authorization is a separate document). The I-551 sits at the core as the identifier of your permanent resident status.