| The permanent resident card or green card is Form I-551; it is the evidence of a legal right to live and work in the United States. The validity of a green card is 10yrs. The expiration date is printed on the front side of card. A green card must be renewed within six months before the expiration date to maintain permanent residency in USA.
The Green card can be renewed by filing Form I-90 with USCIS.
If your are traveling during the last 6 months of the validated time, you must return back to the US before one year from the departure date and before the card expires.
If you do not return to the US before the card expires, you must contact the nearest American Consulate, USCIS office, or Port of Entry, before attempting to file Form I-90 for a green card.
Application for Green Card renewal Form I-90 is used for filing green card renewal application. A form I-90 can be downloaded from the official USCIS website or by calling a toll-free no. 1 (800) 870-3676. Renewal can also be done online; please check Introduction to E-Filing for more filing information. Application submission
Beginning on May 31st, aliens filing a Form I-90, regardless of their state of residence, must mail those applications with an application fee of $185 and a biometrics fee of $70 to one of the following addresses:
For U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles , CA 90054-0870
Non-USPS deliveries (e.g. courier service):
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Attention: I- 90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada , CA 90638
Do NOT include any initial evidence and supporting documentation when submitting the Form I-90 to the Los Angeles Lockbox.
All applicants will receive an appointment notice for a biometric processing at an ASC (application service center) near you in the mail and will also specify the documents to be submitted at the time of appointment. Checking your application status Once you file the application via mail or e-file, you will receive a case number with the receipt notice via mail. This case number should be used for all your application status tracking purpose. You can either check your case status online at USCIS website or you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283. All information regarding your application such as your receipt number, Alien Registration Number, name, and date of birth should be handy when making the call. Application denied or rejected? If an application for renewal of a Green card is disapproved, a notice via mail will inform you of the reasons for the revoke, and notify you of the proper appellate jurisdiction and the applicable deadlines, and provide you with the correct USCIS form to file an appeal.
Note: Information provided in this article is an overview of green card renewal procedure and is not to be considered a legal advise; the matter provided is subject to change in accordance with USCIS rules and regulations. Resources and Links
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