on 1/9/03 9:43 AM, Michael J. McCue at xxxxxx@CGA.MSU.EDU wrote:

> It is my understanding that having a "green card" does not necessarily
> mean that they are permanent residents. Rather, it means that they are
> legally in the country as something other than a tourist. Although I'm
> not an expert on immigration law.
>
> I agree that if State says that a permanent resident doesn't qualify
> that it conflicts with the regulations. We haven't seen that yet, but
> I'm sure its coming here as well.
>
> Michael

A correction-a person with a green card as defined by the INS is a
'permanent resident alien'. The only rights individuals with green cards do
not have is the right to vote.  Their social security benefits are also
different from those of a citizen.

For every other consideration, they are similar to a citizen.  The NIH
certainly does not differentiate between a citizen and a permanent resident
for awarding grants.  All RFAs state that citizens and permanent residents
are eligible to apply for funds.

I realize this does not answer your question, Kay, but it might give you an
a point to approach the officials with.

Sobha

Sobha Jaishankar, Ph.D.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
403 Hyman Building,
62 S. Dunlap Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38163.
Phone:  (901)-448-3046
Fax:    (901)-448-7683

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