Difference Between Green Card and Citizenship
Question:
I am quite happy with my green card. Why should I bother to become a U.S. Citizen?
Answer:
Here are several reasons to become a U.S. citizen:
- The right to vote
- The right to sit on a jury
- The right to sponsor an extended list of relatives for permanent residence
- Tax benefits and estate planning
- Access to restricted professions
- Definite protection from deportation
- Easier to travel to different countries
- Run for public office
- The full protection of U.S. Constitution and laws