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Expired green card? USCIS extends validity by up to 36 months

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) now offers an automatic 36-month extension for green cards that are expired or nearing expiration.
  • This extension applies to individuals filing Form I-90 to replace or renew their permanent resident card.
  • The extended validity, confirmed by a Form I-797 receipt notice and the expired card, allows holders to continue working and traveling internationally.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a new policy extending the validity of green cards by up to 36 months for those in the process of renewing or replacing their cards. This automatic extension is available to individuals who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

The extension serves as crucial proof of legal residency while the renewal or replacement is processed. Once Form I-90 is correctly filed, USCIS issues a Form I-797, Notice of Action, which, when presented alongside the expired green card, validates the holder's permanent resident status for three years from the original expiration date.

This measure ensures that residents maintain their authorization to work and travel outside the U.S. during the extended period. USCIS recommends initiating the renewal process when the card is expired or within six months of its expiration date. The application can be submitted electronically or by mail.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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