Having a Green Card allows you to permanently live and work in the United States. A Green Card is issued for a period of 10 years. It is important that your timely renew your card and/or replace it , if necessary.
Some situations where Lawful Permanent Residents must replace their Green Cards are if:
the card is expired or will expire within six months;
the card was lost, stolen or destroyed;
you received your card before you were 14 and have turned 14 (unless your card expires before your 16th birthday);
your card contains incorrect information;
you have legally changed your name or any other biographical information; or
you never received the previously issued card.
In order to comply with filing, form(s), fees and evidence must be submitted. The Green Card renewal lawyer at our firm will ensure that your filing is thorough and advise you of any further requirements. If you meet any of the above-mentioned criteria, you should immediately contact us to get your Green Card renewal/replacement filed.
