Does it have to be replaced after certain time or it could be used without time limit?
2006-10-30 07:03:30 · 4 answers · asked by Sada B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
They now expire every 10 years (unless you have a conditional green card, which is usually 2 years)... you won't be illegal per say, but you should just get a new one done....
"You should renew your permanent resident card if you are a permanent resident who was issued a Form I-551 valid for ten years, and that card is either expired or will expire within the next six months."
"Section 264 of the Immigration and Nationality Act provides 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." It 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." The specific requirements and procedures for applying to renew an expiring permanent resident card are set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] at 8 CFR § 264.5."
2006-10-30 07:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by crazydeb16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your status doesn't expire but the card has to be renewed every 10 years. It costs a lot to renew and takes about 1 year to process so plan ahead.
2006-10-30 08:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dennly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they now expire every ten years, then you have to reapply for a new one, so easiet bet is to apply for citizenship so you dont have to worry about the card expiring and fees to replace it.
2006-10-30 07:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by reene2g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know about the validity of the Green Card you should ask all of those millions and millions of foreigners that will do anything to get one. They pay for it, get married for it, steal for it and died for it.
2006-10-30 07:09:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can expire and then you would have to get it renewed.
2006-10-30 07:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anti-illegals are out to get me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋