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# Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

> Provide a clear copy of the borrower’s permanent resident card to confirm lawful permanent residency status for mortgage eligibility.

## What this task is

This task collects a **legible copy of the borrower’s current permanent resident card (Green Card)**.
The card documents that the borrower holds **lawful permanent resident status**, which is a key factor in determining **mortgage program eligibility** and how the borrower’s income is evaluated.

## When this task is required

This task is required when:

* The borrower’s **citizenship or residency status** is **Permanent Resident Alien**, and
* The borrower is applying for a mortgage that requires **validation of permanent residency**.

This applies across purchase and refinance transactions whenever the borrower’s immigration status is part of the eligibility assessment.

## Why this task is required

Lenders must verify that a borrower is **legally permitted to reside in the country on a permanent basis** when a loan program treats permanent residents similarly to citizens.
The Green Card:

* Confirms **immigration classification** and **permanent status**.
* Helps underwriters apply the **correct eligibility rules** and documentation standards.
* Reduces uncertainty about the **continued ability to live and work** in the country, which underpins the expectation of ongoing income and loan repayment.

Without the card, the lender may not be able to treat the borrower as a permanent resident for guideline purposes, potentially affecting **program access, pricing, or underwriting decisions**.

## Documents needed to resolve this task

To satisfy this task, provide:

* A **clear, front-and-back copy** of the borrower’s current permanent resident card:
  * All sides must be fully visible and **unredacted**.
  * The copy should be legible enough to read **name, A-number, category, and validity dates**.
* If the card has been **recently renewed or replaced**, provide the most recent version, even if an older copy also exists in the file.

These documents allow the underwriter to confidently document the borrower's **permanent resident status** in the loan file.