U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that qualifying holders are eligible for a green card automatic extension with validity for up to an additional four years beyond the current expiration date.
We are making this change to accommodate current processing times for Form I-751 and Form I-829, which have increased over the past year.
USCIS has updated the language on Form I-751 and Form I-829 receipt notices to extend the validity of a Green Card for 48 months for individuals with a newly filed Form I-751 or Form I-829. We will issue new receipt notices to eligible conditional permanent residents who previously received notices with an extension shorter than 48 months and whose cases are still pending. These receipt notices can be presented with an expired Green Card as evidence of continued status, while the case remains pending with USCIS. By presenting your updated receipt notice with your expired Green Card, you remain authorized to work and travel for 48 months from the expiration date on the front of your expired Green Card.
If you have questions about the green card automatic extension, or any other immigration-related issue, contact us at ILBSG. We work with our clients to ensure they get the right advice for their particular situation, as we actively monitor ongoing updates to immigration policies.
