The following year, Lennon received his "green card" certifying his permanent residency, and when Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as president in January 1977, Lennon and Ono attended the Inaugural Ball.
Anul următor, Lennon primește Cardul Verde, certificând rezidența permanentă, iar când Jimmy Carter a fost inaugurat ca președinte în ianuarie 1977, Lennon și Ono au participat la bal.