New way to extend an expiring green card — and it’s easier and faster than ever

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There’s a new way to extend an expiring green card — and it’s easier and faster than ever

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/way-extend-expiring-green-card-194457067.html

 

"....USCIS replaces sticker that extends green cards

Permanent residents whose green cards are about to expire or have expired must file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card either on paper or online.

USCIS has traditionally issued a sticker that people have to attach to their cards.

But the agency’s Office of Intake and Document Production that produces identity documents such as green cards and work permits faces significant delays as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, an increase in filings and current Postal Service volume, USCIS stated last week.

Starting this month, instead of a sticker, the immigration agency will issue a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action, which will serve as a receipt notice for the Form I-90.

“When presented together with the green card, the revised Form I-797 notice will extend the green card’s validity for 12 months from the date on the front of the green card and will serve as temporary proof of the LPR’s status,” USCIS explained. LPR stands for lawful permanent resident.

Immigrants filing Form I-90 can expect to receive the new revised form approximately seven to 10 days after it is accepted by the agency, USCIS said.

Immigrants can lose their green cards and face deportation if they make these mistakes

 

No need for biometrics appointments

Getting temporary evidence of permanent resident status in 10 days is much better than a sticker, because immigrants no longer have to make a biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC)...."