I had to wait over two years to get the permanent GC. Well, actually I just got the
stamp in my passport. The GC arrives in a few months.

Is it just good for ten years? What do I do in ten years?

What else do I need to be aware so that I don't find myself the victim of deportation
at some point in the far off future?

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1. Become a US Citizen.
2. If remaining a PR,do not commit any crimes. Regards, Mike

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Don't we need to reapply for a new GC after ten years? That is if we don't
become citizens?

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Yes, you reapply for a new card after 10 years. But that is just getting a new
*card*. You are still a resident. You need the card for work authorization, travel
outside the country, etc, but you do not lose your *status* as PR. Not having an up
to date Green Card will not cause you to face deportation. Mike

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YOu should renew the green card every 10 years, see this URL from INS website:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/howdoi/renew.htm

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You are eligible for citizenship after 3 years of residency, and I recommend that:
http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/se...natz/index.htm

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