What's the Difference Between a US Citizen and a US Resident?

MD Posted by: Mihir Dutta
• 04 November, 2025
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A US citizen represents the highest status in the country. If anyone has a US citizenship, then they will get all the rights, benefits, and responsibilities in the country. You will get US citizenship through your birth, naturalization, or descent. 

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  • Aniket Bansal 12 November, 2025

    Here are some of the key factors that you will get from getting a US citizenship. 

    • US citizens have the right to vote. 
    • They can participate in the democratic process in the country.   
    • Citizens can hold government positions and help in shaping the bright future of the country by making new policies.
    • Can sponsor their family members to help in get US citizenship easily. 
    • They need to follow all the rules and regulations in the country. 

  • Aditya Rastogi 10 November, 2025

    A US permanent resident means foreign nationals can live, work, or study in the US for a long period of time. However, US permanent residents have some limitations on living in the host country. It is also known by the name of the Green card in the US. 

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      Tanya Kapoor 12 November, 2025

      A green card allows the following key features to the permanent residents. 

      • It provides residency rights.  
      • Right to freedom of work.
      • Permanent residents can also avail all the social services being provided to U.S. citizens. 
      • Permanent residents can apply for U.S. citizenship if they meet the eligibility criteria. 

       

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      Gaurav Chatterjee 11 November, 2025

      A Green card allows permanent residents to live, study, or work in the host country freely without getting any special permissions from the official authorities. However, they need to regularly update their residency status to continue living in the country without any inconvenience.  

  • Harshal Sutar 06 November, 2025

    If you have a US citizenship, then you can easily vote in the election. It means having a US citizenship gives you the right to vote and contest in the democratic process of the country. The right to vote is only for U.S. citizens.

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      Arjun Nair 07 November, 2025

      US citizenship holders can also apply for passports and get other consular protection for international travel. 

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