# 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.
- Title: Shane van Gisbergen Can't Leave U.S. Without Green Card
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: shane van gisbergen, trackhouse racing, green card, nascar, permanent resident card, u.s. citizenship and immigration service, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74366048/a-green-card-is-the-one-thing-shane-van-gisbergen-cant-pass
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-11-07T23:45:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shane van gisbergen, trackhouse racing, green card, nascar, permanent resident card, u.s. citizenship and immigration service, cars, sports
## 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.
## Key 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.