I have moved and never received the renewal of my greencard,
just the con firmation of the payment on it.
The new one may have gotten lost in the mail since I moved.
I can't wait weeks or months to receive the renewal of it,I have to go see my family in Europe.
I haven't seen them over a year,and didn't make it home for Christmas:(
I got my first greencard in person within 30-40 min.,
can I go to INS and have it renewed as long as I bring my confirmation paper and (maybe all the other forms etc.) and my ID? Does my husband have to go with me,or is it enough if I go by myself?
It's hard for him to get away from work during the day.
Am I having to pay the greencard fees all over again?
I need answers as soon as possible so I can see my family,please?
2007-03-10 01:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If you are renewing a permanent green card (valid for 10 years), you cannot do it within 30 minutes. After you mail your application, there would be a couple of months wait for a new card to arrive by mail. Check the processing times for your particular service center.
No, husband does not have to go to the interview - as there is no interview if this is a renewal of a permanent green card.
There could be an interview only if applied for removal of conditions from conditional green card (valid for 2 years).
If moved after submitting the application, 1) submit the Charge of address form AR-11 (now, you can do it online at uscis.gov website), and/or 2) call their customer support line to report the address change. You do not want to miss any correspondence from the USCIS.
Also, after you get your receipt notice, you can sign up for email updates (so you will be notified via email when your green card is approved and mail out).
2007-03-10 18:01:26 · answer #1 · answered by Immigration Lawyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow the directions on page two of the brochure you bring up by selecting "change my address" in the link below.
Also, if you schedule an appointment through INFOPASS, I believe that you can go into your CIS office with your VALID, MACHINE-READABLE, passport and they will put a stamp in it to demonstrate that you are a permanent resident even if you don't have your card in hand. Be sure to take your I-797 approval notice with you too.
To get to the INFOPASS, click the link in the left-side toolbar of the USCIS home page.
***another thought - doesn't your I-797 approval notice state that it is evidence of permanent residence until a certain date? Is that date long enough for you to take your trip?
2007-03-10 14:59:41 · answer #2 · answered by anonymouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submit a change of address as soon as you can.
Keep in mind that the INS is one of the slowest offices in government. If you don't get this stuff in when it happens, you'll likely suffer in the long run.
(It might be possible to go to your nearest office in person and just ask for a temporary extension or something. They're very cooperative, just slow. When I was dealing with them for my marriage, I never had a single request denied. Time was really the only obstacle.)
2007-03-10 09:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit nearest HLS
2007-03-10 09:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by Wally H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did you file a change of address card BEFORE you moved? (as required by law)
2007-03-10 09:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to www.uscis.gov and make an appointment.
2007-03-10 09:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by dk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋