To re-enter the United States, the Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officer requires proof of your lawful permanent resident status.
An expired Green Card is not considered valid proof
. At the discretion of the CBP officer, you could be refused entry or charged with an expensive re-entry fee.
Do I need my green card to travel within the US?
If you are a lawful permanent resident, or green card holder,
you are required by U.S. immigration law to keep your green card with you at all times, especially when traveling
. Even if you are traveling by car and do not need to present identification at the airport, you should always have your green card within reach.
Can you travel with an expired green card and extension letter?
Applicants may use those receipt notices as evidence of continued status for 24 months past the expiration date on their Green Card. Can I travel with the 24-month extension?
Yes.
How long can you go with an expired green card?
Although some Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as Green Cards, contain no expiration date, most are valid for
10 years
. If you have been granted conditional permanent resident status, the card is valid for 2 years. It is important to keep your card up-to-date.
What happens if my green card expires while waiting for renewal?
If your green card expires, or is about to expire, while you're waiting for citizenship,
you don't need to worry
. The USCIS has created Form I-90 specifically for the purpose of replacing an expired green card.
Can you be deported because of an expired green card?
You can only be deported from the U.S. if your lawful permanent residency status is no longer valid. Since your lawful permanent resident status is not linked to your green card's validity,
you won't be deported simply because your green card has expired
.
Can I travel if my green card expires in 6 months?
Whether your Green Card expires in 6 months or 6 days,
you shouldn't have any issues re-entering the United States as long as you haven't done anything that would make you inadmissible
(e.g. committing certain crimes or violating the terms of your immigration status).
How do I get an extension on an expired green card?
After you file Form I-90, USCIS will mail you a receipt letter. Provided that your card is not yet expired or has been expired less than one year, the letter will provide an extension. Present the letter along with with your expired permanent resident card as evidence of your status and employment authorization.
Can I travel with expired green card and I 797?
Expired Conditional Resident: Two-year validity •
A Conditional Resident with an expired PRC (with a two-year expiration date) may be boarded if also in possession of a Notice of Action (Form I-797)
. The Notice of Action extends the validity of the card for a specified length of time, generally 18 months.
Can I travel while my i-90 is pending?
No matter the case, the processing time for an I-90 application is typically 8-10 months, which means, most likely,
the LPR in question will have to postpone international travel until they receive their new green card
.
Can I renew my green card if it expired 20 years ago?
You can renew your green card any time after it expires
, but you must do so before you leave the U.S. if you intend to maintain your lawful permanent residency here. You must also have a valid green card to work for a company in the United States, so if you're changing jobs, you'll need to renew before then.
How long does it take to renew green card 2021?
Once U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives your renewal form, you can expect to wait
1.5–12 months
for it to be processed. You can check the most current processing time on the USCIS website.
What happens if my residence card expires?
If your visa is about to expire
You'll need to apply to extend your visa or apply for a new visa instead
. If it is granted, you'll automatically get a new BRP .
Can I travel with an expired green card while waiting for citizenship?
Can I travel with my expired green card?
No. You may travel while your naturalization application is pending, but you must have a valid green card to travel
.
Can I renew my green card if it expired 10 years ago?
If you were given a green card 10 years ago and it is expired, then
you have to renew it
. On the other hand, if your green card is set to expire within the following 6 months, you will also have to renew it as soon as possible. The situation is a little different if you are a conditional permanent resident.
