A green card is an official document identifying a person as a permanent resident of the United States.

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Despite the fact the world is green, covered with plants and trees, there is no one natural dye that makes green,a colorfast,permanent dark green."

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The waiting list for a permanent resident visa (green card) has been as long as 10 years.

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The card would not in itself lead to permanent residence (a green card).

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Still, some U.S. citizens and permanent residents (with green cards) are willing to give it up, hoping to give up paying IRS taxes too.

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