USCIS Extends the Validity Extension of Permanent Resident Cards to 24 Months for Permanent Resident Card Renewals

Effective September 26, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months for legal permanent residents who filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

Legal permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Permanent Resident Card can receive this extension. Previously, Form I-90 receipt notices provided a 12-month extension of the validity of a Permanent Resident Card.

USCIS has updated the language on Form I-90 receipt notices to extend the validity of a Permanent Resident Card by 24 months for individuals with a newly filed Form I-90. On September 26, USCIS began printing modified receipt notices for individuals with a pending Form I-90.

These receipt notices can be presented with an expired Permanent Resident Card as evidence of continued status. This extension is expected to help applicants experiencing longer processing times by providing proof of their legal permanent resident status while they await their renewed Permanent Resident Card.

If you no longer have your Permanent Resident Card and need evidence of your legal permanent resident status while waiting for your replacement card, you can request an appointment with a USCIS Local Office through the USCIS Contact Center, and we may issue you an Alien Documentation, Identification & Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp after you file your Form I-90.

For more information, visit the USCIS webpage

If you change your mailing address while your case is pending, please update it through your online USCIS account, if you have one.

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