Change of Some Procedures Announced by USCIS
Time has time again proven that the USCIS is an agency that never Footballs to improve its services to Green Card holders across the United States, and this is yet a further indication of this reality. From September 10, 2024, the validity of green cards will be for 36 months in case of a renewal of a green card.
What This Means for Renewal Applicants
The previous Green Card holder’s exercise validity period for getting a new card was of a maximum of 24 months only. This extension is essential for those who may undergo longer processing times for renewals of their Green Cards. This update will also reduce the stress and anxiety some occupants experience during the renewal process by affording more time for renewal.
Those who complete this form shall be accorded with the newly set 36-month validity period to enable them to retain their resident status in a continuous manner.
Filed new form I-90 and all receipts that are required.
Besides, the changes in the Policy Manual mean that the agency has also included clearer language on Form I-90 to make these changes obvious. This way applicants have clear information of the requirements that they have to meet and the benefits related to their renewal applications. In addition, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS released new receipt notices that state that applicants who submitted the form I-90 are eligible for the long validity period.
For those who already hold green cards but whose status has already expired, the USCIS has recommendations as to how to retain the green card status as a permanent resident. Persons applying for citizenship can contact USCIS Field Office for an appointment or contact USCIS for help.
A Positive Development for Permanent Residents
At least this has sparked much-needed relief for a number of legal permanent residents who have undergone the rigmarole of the renewal process. For that reason, the increase of the Green Card validity period to 36 months is a development in the right direction to offer greater stability and assistance for those with an imperative role in the build of the United States.
