egolessvegan Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 My wife received 10 year Green Card in the mail yesterday. Just wondering is there anything more we HAVE to do with USCIS after the 10 years expires? Ken Link to comment
LeeFisher3 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Only if you move, then a change of address is required for the LPR and for the Affidavit of Support. But if you are feeling charitable, the USCIS would probably accept donations. Link to comment
NYTIMES Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 congrats!!! Please tell us your time line...thks Link to comment
david_dawei Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 How Soon Should Expiring Cards be Renewed? Green Card holders can apply up to six months prior to the expiration date of the card (indicated on the front of the card). However, there is no need for applicants to rush to apply for a new card too far in advance since they will be issued temporary proof of their status when they apply in person for their new Green Card. INS will attach a sticker to the applicants' expiring/expired Green Card to extend the validity of the card, and return it to them to use as temporary proof of status. Why Is It Important to Renew an Expiring/Expired Card? Lawful permanent residents with an expiring/expired Green Card will not lose their legal status in the United States. Their lawful permanent resident status will not expire or change. However, they will need to renew their expiring Green Card in order to maintain acceptable evidence of their permanent resident status and avoid possible difficulties in obtaining employment, benefits, and re-entry into the United States after traveling abroad. Link to comment
tonymasiello Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congrats!!! Link to comment
Guest Mike and Lily Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to comment
C4Racer Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) My wife received 10 year Green Card in the mail yesterday. Just wondering is there anything more we HAVE to do with USCIS after the 10 years expires? Ken Congrats. Just before expiration of the ten year green card, you should submit a I-90 to replace the card. Unless, she decides to go for citizenship in the meantime. Edited January 27, 2008 by C4Racer (see edit history) Link to comment
dnoblett Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) My wife received 10 year Green Card in the mail yesterday. Just wondering is there anything more we HAVE to do with USCIS after the 10 years expires? KenFile form I-90 to get the 10 year card renewed. OR can file N-400 and naturalize and then no longer need worry about green-cards, AR-11 and I-865 for moves. NOTE: you can file N-400 1 year after you filed the I-751 to remove conditions, that is 33 months after getting first green-card (3 years of LPR status) Edited January 27, 2008 by dnoblett (see edit history) Link to comment
egolessvegan Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thanks for the informative replies. I still have to apply for 10 year green cards for the children at the end of May. Ken Link to comment
izus Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 man thats awesome Ken....Congrats to both of you!! Link to comment
Chinese Wife!!! Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the informative replies. I still have to apply for 10 year green cards for the children at the end of May. KenKen, it appears that the childREN arrived more than 90 days past the mother??? Will this require two (or more) petitions for your kids??? As in $545.00 times number of kids I paid the old $275 fee for the wife and the new $545.00 for the daughter . I personally feel this 90 day crap and MORE fees is ridiculous. Edited January 29, 2008 by Chinese Wife!!! (see edit history) Link to comment
egolessvegan Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Thanks for the informative replies. I still have to apply for 10 year green cards for the children at the end of May. KenKen, it appears that the childREN arrived more than 90 days past the mother??? Will this require two (or more) petitions for your kids??? As in $545.00 times number of kids I paid the old $275 fee for the wife and the new $545.00 for the daughter . I personally feel this 90 day crap and MORE fees is ridiculous. Yes, it will be an additional 1090 dollars. Link to comment
Chinese Wife!!! Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Yes, it will be an additional 1090 dollars. OUCH!!! That's + for your wallet. A few years back I was in contact with a couple at VJ that had FIVE kids FTJ- but i believe the fees were even cheaper than the old $275 fee I paid for my wife's new card. Some of us need to offer thanks for China's one child policy perhaps. Edited January 29, 2008 by Chinese Wife!!! (see edit history) Link to comment
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