From Autoweek · Deb Williams · · 1m
Shane van Gisbergen Can't Leave U.S. Without Green Card
Shane van Gisbergen says he can't return to New Zealand until he gets a U.S. Green Card.
In brief
Shane van Gisbergen says he can't return to New Zealand until he gets a U.S. Green Card. Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen cannot leave the U.S. until he acquires his Green Card, which he says is a complicated process. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Shane van Gisbergen's Green Card Status
Shane van Gisbergen says he would like to go home to New Zealand during NASCAR’s off-season but can’t leave the U.S. until he acquires his Green Card.
What a Green Card Is
A Green Card is officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, giving non-U.S. citizens the right to live and work permanently in the United States.
Green Card Process
Acquiring a Green Card involves petitioning, filing, biometrics, and an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Van Gisbergen's View
Van Gisbergen says the process is complicated but they’re doing it the right way and will see what happens.
The takeaway
Trackhouse Racing driver Shane van Gisbergen cannot leave the U.S. until he acquires his Green Card, which he says is a complicated process.
