FAQ: A current employee tells you that his LPR card is expiring. What are the employer’s obligations and duties?
February 7th, 2010 § 1 Comment
Answer: The employer does not have any duties or obligations. Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card holders”) remain authorized for employment even after their card expires. (An expired green card has other ramifications, but nothing that affects employment authorization for existing employees.) This policy is similar to United States citizens. The employer does not need to re-verify the status of a U.S. citizen because a U.S. citizen remains employment authorized even after their driver’s license (for example) expires.
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