{"id":31003,"date":"2018-09-18T06:38:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T14:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.us-immigration.com\/blog\/?p=31003"},"modified":"2024-11-28T04:28:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T12:28:56","slug":"renew-green-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/renew-green-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Renew Green Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you know U.S. immigration law requires permanent residents to carry a valid green card with them at all times? And even though U.S. permanent residence never expires, a green card does. This article will walk you through the green card renewal process.<\/p>\n

<\/a>How to Renew Green Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are a permanent resident of the U.S. who needs to renew a U.S. green card you will need to complete the I-90 form with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The I-90 is not as complex as other immigration applications, but, like all immigration applications, making any mistakes could cause your form to be rejected. A rejected application means an even longer processing time. Nobody wants that.1<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Want help with your application? We provide an online preparation software to help you complete the immigration application process on your own. Start your I-90 application now!<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Green Card Expiration Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The expiration date of your green card is listed on the front of the card, below your date of birth. While most green cards expire every 10 years, there are conditional green cards that expire after only two years. Conditional green cards cannot be renewed; instead, you must apply to remove conditions on your residence<\/u><\/span><\/a>. If your 10-year green card is already expired or will expire in the next six months, the USCIS recommends that you renew it. Below are examples of the two most recently issued green cards, with the expiration dates highlighted in a red box.<\/p>\n

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Green Card Renewal Form I-90<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Form I-90 is the USCIS application to renew a green card. You should only use this application to renew your green card if:<\/p>\n