USCIS to Extend Green Card Validity for Renewal Applications to 36 Months

Starting on September 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who submit Form I-90, the Application to Replace a Permanent Resident Card. Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expired or soon-to-expire Green Card are eligible for this extension. Previously, receipt notices for Form I-90 provided only a 24-month extension of Green Card validity.

As of September 10^th, USCIS has started issuing updated receipt notices for individuals with pending Form I-90 applications which reflect a 36-month extension from the expiration date of the current Green Card. These receipt notices can be used along with an expired Green Card to confirm continued status and employment authorization. This change aims to assist applicants experiencing longer processing times by providing proof of lawful permanent resident status while awaiting a renewed Green Card.

If an applicant’s Form I-90 is still pending and both their Green Card and extension notice have expired, they may request evidence of their lawful permanent resident status in the form of an Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications (ADIT) stamp from USCIS for international travel and employment authorization purposes.

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