Difference between i485 and GC

[Fluke 0]

Hello, Immigration Newbie Here.

So what is the main differences between having AOS and a GC? Does one become a 'permanent resident' before they become a green-card holder?

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

A greencard is your proof of Legal Permanent Residency Status.

You file AOS to become a LPR. All LRPs are issued a Greencard.

[Bernie C 24]

Applying for AOS is what gets you the green card.

[alex and astrid 38]

Hello, Immigration Newbie Here.

So what is the main differences between having AOS and a GC? Does one become a 'permanent resident' before they become a green-card holder?

Adjustment Of Status is the process you must go through in order to get a Green Card. You do not become a permanent resident until your AOS is approved. For example, my AOS was approved on 4/22/10, but I did not get the green card in the mail until 5/1/10. But it didn't matter that I didn't have the physical green card yet, because I became a permanent resident on the 22nd.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

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Edited May 15, 2010 by Vanessa&Tony