toy_rn65 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 I just saw this on the USCIS web site. I remember the old GC that I first got in 1988 that has no expiration date. Now the USCIS is proposing to make it mandatory to replace those old ones with new ones that has an expiration date. Is there anyone or their love ones here that still has the old style GC? According to USCIS, one can apply for the new card before the implementation date by filing Form I-90. http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/I5...entQA082207.pdf http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01...07/E7-16311.htm Link to comment
pkfops Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Sounds like a way to milk the immigrant for more $$$$ and have them relive the hell and indignities of the process. Link to comment
BillV 8-16-2004 Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) To me it seems to make sense to renew the old green cards without an expiration date, It will help to update the photograph and other information. The one way to get around this is to become a citizen. My wife and I are ready to submit her I-751 this September to get her 10-year green card. I was talking about this with her that we will not have to deal with the USCIS for 10 years and she made the comment that she would like to get her citizenship after she has been here three years. I was a little surprised, but I believe it is because she has acclimated herself very well to America and see the benefits of this. Edited August 23, 2007 by BillV 8-16-2004 (see edit history) Link to comment
pkfops Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Getting an up to date card is fine. Why charge them through the nose since they are alreadytaxpayers. Link to comment
dnoblett Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Instead of filing I-90 and paying $370 for the pleasure of a 10 year card, how about filing N-400 and paying a one time fee of $675 and then never have to deal with USCIS again? Who knows what they will be charging 10 years from now when you decide to either get a new green-card or naturalize. Link to comment
SirLancelot Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 It is said over and over that one never loses the GC status as long as one is living in the US, only that the card needs to be renewed. Well, if one never loses the status, then what if I don't renew? What happens? Do I go to jail? I never understood this. If one can never lose the GC status, so long as I'm living in the US and not breaking any laws, then how do they compel me to renew GC cards? Link to comment
dnoblett Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 It is said over and over that one never loses the GC status as long as one is living in the US, only that the card needs to be renewed. Well, if one never loses the status, then what if I don't renew? What happens? Do I go to jail? I never understood this. If one can never lose the GC status, so long as I'm living in the US and not breaking any laws, then how do they compel me to renew GC cards?Correct, I know a Canadian living in the US as LPR 30 years, no problem, however she dose wish to visit family in Canada, and a Valid I-551 green-card is needed to re-enter the country. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I just read about some criticism of this effort to replace these old cards... some are worried that this could become a "round up"... that when some go to renew, some small issue turns up about them and puts them in jeopardy... Link to comment
BillV 8-16-2004 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) Instead of filing I-90 and paying $370 for the pleasure of a 10 year card, how about filing N-400 and paying a one time fee of $675 and then never have to deal with USCIS again? Who knows what they will be charging 10 years from now when you decide to either get a new green-card or naturalize.I agree just get it over with, my wife does not want to keep a 10 year green card 10 years and have to deal with the USCIS again, she is looking at citizenship in three and paying the current fee, and yes who knows what the future will hold. Edited August 24, 2007 by BillV 8-16-2004 (see edit history) Link to comment
BillV 8-16-2004 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Getting an up to date card is fine. Why charge them through the nose since they are alreadytaxpayers.Wow $37 a year I might go broke. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted August 25, 2007 Report Share Posted August 25, 2007 The proposed details are as follows:- $290 replacement fee- $80 biometrics- 120 days to comply- prosecute those who fail to update their card after two chances, up to 30 days and $100 fine.- Public comment is through Sept. 21 Link to comment
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