What is the process of renewing a green card?

The process of renewing a Green Card in Pennsylvania will depend on the type of card that you have and the region where you live. Generally, the first step in the renewal process is to fill out Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This form can be found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website and you must provide information such as your name, address, biographic information, and other documents such as a copy of your passport, a copy of your current occupation, and the appropriate fees. Once your Form I-90 is approved, you will be issued a new Green Card. If you have a conditional permanent resident card, which is valid for two years, then you must file Form I-751 a few months before your card expires. This form requires you to provide evidence that you are still eligible for citizenship by proving that your marriage that made you eligible for the card is still valid. Once the form is filled out and submitted, USCIS will review it and decide if your conditional residency will be terminated or renewed. Once your Green Card is renewed or revalidated, you will receive the new card within a few weeks. It is important to remember to keep your Green Card up to date at all times, and if you do not renew or revalidate your card on time, it may be revoked. It is also important to note that if you are applying for U.S. citizenship, you must have a valid Green Card for at least five years in order to be eligible.

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El proceso para renovar una tarjeta verde en Pensilvania comienza con una solicitud de extensión de tarjeta verde. Esta aplicación se llama Formulario I-90. Está disponible para su descarga gratuita desde el sitio web del USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services). En la aplicación, necesitará proporcionar detalles sobre su situación, como su ubicación actual, su historial de viajes y su información de contacto. Además, se le pedirá que agregue una fotografía reciente, una copia de su tarjeta verde actual y una prueba de pago. No olvide anexar todos los documentos pertinentes para este formulario, como la evidencia de su estatus de residencia, para que su solicitud no se retrase. Luego, presente su formulario y documentos pertinentes por correo o por mano directamente a la dirección de USCIS indicada en el formulario. El formulario y los documentos también se pueden enviar por fax o cargar en línea. Todas las solicitudes se procesan lo antes posible. Normalmente recibirá una respuesta del USCIS dentro de los cinco meses posteriores al envío de la solicitud. Si todo es aprobado, recibirá una tarjeta de extensión de su tarjeta verde que le permite continuar viviendo y trabajando legalmente en los Estados Unidos.

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