No it isn't, turns out it's white. But it says "Permanent Resident Card" at the top alright.
For several years now, the 'temporary' aspect of the H1-B visa has hung threateningly over my life and my career decisions. And now I am finally accepted as a permanent resident of the country where I have spent almost my whole adult life.
Also, it is one more check mark on the standard NRI success checklist - grad school? check. married? check. green card? check.
So I ought to feel happy. And I did too, for a moment. My first thought was "Wow, I could take a break from work if I wanted". My second thought was "Damn, I can't! I need the health insurance." And so life goes on..
For several years now, the 'temporary' aspect of the H1-B visa has hung threateningly over my life and my career decisions. And now I am finally accepted as a permanent resident of the country where I have spent almost my whole adult life.
Also, it is one more check mark on the standard NRI success checklist - grad school? check. married? check. green card? check.
So I ought to feel happy. And I did too, for a moment. My first thought was "Wow, I could take a break from work if I wanted". My second thought was "Damn, I can't! I need the health insurance." And so life goes on..
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Congratulations! I feel that much more patriotically closer to you and have ordered a jean jacket with embroidered American flag for you to now sport around town!
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