2006-09-27 05:40:11 · 5 answers · asked by J L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Lawful permanent residency never expires unless it is conditional (i.e. based on a marriage of less than two years in length or a $1M+ investment). If you have conditional residency, you need to apply to have the conditions removed prior to its expiration. If you have unconditional status, then your residency never expires although the alien resident cards ("green cards") do expire and need to be renewed every 10 years.
2006-09-27 10:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by juscogens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question doesn't make sense. "Permanent" residence is permanent. It doesn't have a length, as long as the resident continues to live in the US.
2006-09-27 12:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the petition depends on the length of time.
www.uscis.gov gives you a link on time frames on all visa requests as well as the region your petition is at.
2006-09-27 12:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by proud mom ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, it depends on which state? Most are different....and the towns in that state can even be different. Rule of thumb is MUNICIPAL laws cannot be stronger than STATE laws and, STATE laws cannot be stronger than FEDERAL laws.
2006-09-27 12:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by Papa-Dan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very often 6 months.
2006-09-27 12:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by DashRockwood 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋