Can You Get Deported With a Green Card?
Yes. Here’s what puts your status at risk.
⚠️ IMPORTANT
A green card does NOT guarantee you can stay forever. Certain actions can lead to deportation.
Grounds for Deportation
- Criminal convictions — Aggravated felonies, drug crimes, crimes of moral turpitude
- Immigration fraud — Lying on applications or at interviews
- Abandoning residence — Living outside the U.S. too long
- Becoming a public charge within 5 years of entry
- Failing to register address changes with USCIS
- Voting illegally in federal elections
How to Protect Yourself
- Apply for citizenship — Citizens cannot be deported
- Avoid any criminal activity
- Keep your address updated with USCIS
- Don’t travel for extended periods
- File taxes every year
Best Protection: Become a Citizen