I'm not sure I understand this. A "green card" is a document showing permanent U...

		oblio 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Germany tightens travel advice to US after three c... I'm not sure I understand this. A "green card" is a document showing permanent US residency. So it's something you "earn" after living lawfully in the US for several years. Why would it require <<extra>> scrutiny compared to anyone else entering the US?

They always check to make sure you are not abandoning your residency