What you need to know about Green Cards.

1. GREEN CARD Q & A
What you need to know about Green Cards.
By:
Paul Anderson
Blog: Immigration Issues

2. A Brief Introduction
 Green Card is the official documentation of
Permanent Resident status
Q1: Does it expire?
The "Permanent Resident status" itself does
not expire, however Green Cards must be
renewed every 10 years.

3. Q2: What if I didn’t renew my
Green Card?
 Neglecting to renew your Green Card may
cause some problems when traveling
internationally or to prove your eligibility
for employment in the U.S.

4. Q3: When should I file Green Card
Renewal ?
 Within six months of the expiration date listed
on your Green Card
 It cannot be filed more than six months in
advance
 If your Green Card has already expired
 If you have an older version of a Green Card
without an expiration date

5. Q4: How to Re-new a Green Card?
 Renew your green card using the Form I-
90, Application to Replace Permanent
Resident Card. It is also used to replace a
non-expired Green Card.

6. Q5: Is it (Form I-90) only used to
renew expired Green Card?
The Form I-90 can also be used for the following:
 Your card was lost or stolen
 Your card was mutilated or destroyed
 Your card has a mistake on it (like a spelling error)
 Your card was never received
 Your name has changed
 If you became a Permanent Resident before you were
14 years old, you are required to replace your card after
your 14th birthday

7. Q6: Can I use Form I-90 if I’m a
Conditional Permanent Resident?
Form I-90 should NOT be used to renew a
Conditional Permanent Resident status
 If your conditional status was based on a marriage,
you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove
Conditions on Residence.
 If your conditional status was based on being an
investor, you must file Form I-829, Petition by
Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions on Permanent
Resident Status

8. Q7: Any chances that Green Card
Renewal be denied?
 Applications for Green Card renewal may
be denied for various reasons. Two of the
most common reasons would be criminal
activity and adjustment of immigrant
category.

9. Q8: What is Green Card INA?
 All modern U.S. immigration law is
filed under the Immigration and
Nationality Act (INA). Section 264 of
the INA is about Green Cards.

10. The INA states that
"Every alien in the United States . . . shall be issued a certificate of alien
registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and
manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under
regulations..."
 This means that every U.S. immigrant shall be granted a Green Card.
The INA also reads:
"Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry
with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien
registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him . . .. Any
alien who fails to comply with [these provisions] shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor ...”

11. The INA also states:
"Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all
times carry with him and have in his personal possession
any certificate of alien registration or alien registration
receipt card issued to him . . .. Any alien who fails to
comply with [these provisions] shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor ...”
This means that if you are an immigrant, you must always
carry your Green Card with you.

12. For other U.S. immigration related
issues,
visit : ImmigrationDirect.com

13. Thank you for reading!
Stay tuned for more.