Each year, the United States government issues more than one million Green Cards. Most were awarded to family members of United States citizens and current Green Card holders, followed by workers from other countries seeking work in the United States as the next largest group of recipients.

But there are many other categories of Green Cards. This field guide provides a basic overview of the most common types and who can apply.

Below you will find 5 benefits that you will receive once you get your Green Card.

1. You can sponsor close relatives

If you hold a US Green Card , it gives you the opportunity to sponsor your immediate family members and gives them the ability to live in the United States with you. “Direct family members” are defined by U.S. Immigration as unmarried children under 21 years of age, parents, and spouses. Check out our glossary for … Read more

Certain technologies, including the following, have been found to contribute to automobile accidents, according to Jason Stone Injury Lawyers:

Mobile phones

According to National Safety Council (NSC) research, nearly 26% of all vehicle accidents involve a distracted driver. Drivers may be conversing, texting, responding to email, or configuring a navigation system, all of which divert their attention away from the road.

Automobile infotainment systems.

These systems were initially developed to let drivers operate their phones, navigation systems, and other electronics without having to take their hands off the wheel. While the concept is sound, drivers must still program or otherwise interact with their vehicle’s infotainment system. Even conversing with the system will divert a driver’s attention away from the road. Indeed, the NSC advises that when people speak, they lose approximately 50% of what is going on around them.

Automobiles that drive themselves

These automobiles have been making headlines … Read more