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What happens if my green card expired 10 years ago?
Green cards, aka Permanent Resident Cards, are generally valid for 10 years. If you were given a green card 10 years ago and it is expired, then you have to renew it. On the other hand, if your green card is set to expire within the following 6 months, you will also have to renew it as soon as possible.
How do you renew a green card that has already expired?
How to apply for a green card renewal
- Create a USCIS online account.
- Complete Form I-90.
- Upload required evidence, such as a copy of your expired or soon-to-expire green card.
- Review and digitally sign your application.
- Pay the government fees (if required).
- Submit your application, and wait for your new green card.
What happens when my green card expires?
When a green card expires, you continue to be a lawful permanent resident. USCIS will not impose an additional fee or penalty. You will pay the same green card renewal fee. However, that’s not a reason to delay your renewal.
Can I get deported if my green card is expired?
You can only be deported from the U.S. if your lawful permanent residency status is no longer valid. You will only lose your lawful permanent residency status if you abandon your status or become a U.S. citizen. So, the answer is no, you will not be deported from the U.S. just because your green card expired.
Can I still work if my permanent resident card expires?
As long as the permanent resident (green card holder) continues to reside in the United States, he or she remains in lawful status, authorized to continue to work in the United States, even if his or her physical Green Card has expired. You can work with an expired Green Card.
What supporting documents do I need to renew my green card?
Standard renewal: To renew your Green Card, provide a copy of your current permanent resident card. Replacement: To replace your Green Card because it was stolen, lost, mutilated, or destroyed, provide a copy of your current Green Card, passport, driver’s license, military identification, or other government-issued ID.
Can you be deported if your green card expires?
You can only get deported from the U.S. if your lawful permanent residency status is no longer valid. Since your lawful permanent resident status isn’t linked to your green card’s validity, it’s unlikely you’ll be deported due to an expired green card.