dada888

I have a question

If I fill out papers to extend my 10 year old green card do I need also to turn in my current card ?
My card expires june 2017. I plan to fill out extension in January. But in march I'm going to travel outside of US.
Can I still use my current card for traveling (card will be still valid at that time) ?


Does INS require old car to be turned in at the time of renewal application? Or we can keep it until new card arrives?


Thanx

Noorah101

Here is the link to the form and instructions: https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

Sounds like you only need to submit a photocopy of your current card. Your current card will be valid right up until the day it expires. I assume you will return to the USA prior to its expiration?

Rene

Noorah101

Also, you're not extending. You are renewing (as your thread title correctly states).

Rene

Rete

Rene beat me to it. I was reading the I-90 instructions for you.

Yes, you need to submit a copy only and you CANNOT FILE BEFORE SIX MONTHS FROM THE EXPIRATION DATE.

You might or might not be called to do biometrics.

The fee is currently $365 for the application for renewal and $85 for biometrics *due* only if you are called for biometrics.

If you are traveling and your renewed green card has not been received and you will be out of the US at the time of its expiration, I suggest you bring a copy of the filed paperwork and your receipt as proof that you have filed. Always better to be cautious.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

ian-mstm

Have you considered naturalizing as a US citizen and never having to worry about US immigration ever again?


The INS hasn't existed in over 13 years.

Ian