Green Card vs U.S. Citizenship 2026: Why You Should Apply Now

Описание: Are you a green card holder wondering whether you should pursue U.S. citizenship? In this comprehensive immigration analysis, we break down the five critical differences between permanent resident status and U.S. citizenship in 2026—and why staying a permanent resident when you're eligible could be a serious mistake.

0:00 - Introduction & Opening Hook
0:20 - Why Green Card Holders Should Care About This Topic
1:15 - Difference #1: Deportation Risk & Legal Security
4:30 - Criminal Convictions & Immigration Law
6:15 - Grounds of Deportability Explained
8:00 - Difference #2: Family Sponsorship & Immigration Waiting Lists
11:45 - Immediate Relatives vs. Preference Relatives
13:20 - Bringing Parents & Siblings as a Citizen
15:00 - Difference #3: International Travel & Time Restrictions
17:30 - Advance Parole Permits Explained
19:15 - Green Card Abandonment & Reentry Issues
21:00 - Difference #4: Voting Rights & Political Participation
23:15 - Why Voting as a Permanent Resident is Illegal
24:45 - Difference #5: Legal Status & Documentation
26:30 - U.S. Citizenship vs. Foreign Nationality
28:00 - Why These Differences Matter
30:15 - Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization
32:45 - The N-400 Application Process

⚠️ WHAT NOT TO DO:
Don't trust social media for immigration advice
Don't pay notarios or unlicensed "immigration consultants"
Don't provide false information on your N-400 application
Don't ignore complications in your background
Don't travel outside the U.S. for more than 6 months without advance parole

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