U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on September 18, 2024, that effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 24-month extension of the validity of a Green Card.
Extensions and Receipt Notices
- Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension.
- USCIS has updated the language on Form I-90 receipt notices to extend the validity of a Green Card for 36 months from the expiration date on the face of the current Green Card for individuals with a newly filed Form I-90 renewal request.
- On Sept. 10, USCIS began printing amended receipt notices for individuals with a pending Form I-90 application. These receipt notices can be presented with an expired Green Card as evidence of continued status.
This extension is expected to help applicants who experience longer processing times, because they will receive proof of lawful permanent resident status as they await their renewed Green Card.
Evidence of Green Card
If an individual no longer has their Green Card and needs evidence of their lawful permanent resident status while waiting to receive their replacement Green Card, they may request an appointment at a USCIS field office by contacting the USCIS Contact Center, and USCIS may issue an Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp after they file Form I-90. For more information, visit our Replace Your Green Card page.
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