Green
Card Renewal
A Permanent Resident Card, commonly referred to as
a Green Card, is valid for a period of 10 years, as
long the permanent resident pays all required taxes,
does not commit a serious crime, and does not leave
the US for more than 364 consecutive days without applying
for a reentry permit. It is recommended that permanent
residents begin the renewal process at least six months
before their Green Card expires. The renewal process
is fairly straightforward, requiring submission of
form I-90 to the United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services Department (USCIS) by mail or online.
If you know you will be outside of the United States
when it is time to renew your Green Card, be sure to
apply for your renewal before leaving the country.
If you have not filed your application in advance,
and you will be out of the country when your Green
Card expires, you should contact the USCIS, the nearest
American Consulate, or your intended Port of Entry
before filing your renewal application.
If your application for renewal is denied, you can
request the file be reopened if you have new facts
to present. The new evidence must be presented to the
USCIS in writing and demonstrate that the denial was
based on incorrect information or a misapplication
of immigration policy.
If you need assistance renewing your Green Card or
contesting a denied application, please contact a Qualified
Immigration Lawyer today.
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