Renewing a green card is a necessary step that many permanent residents and their families must take to maintain their legal status in the United States. A Newark green card renewal lawyer from the Law Office of Eric M. Mark could help you file the required application and represent your interests throughout the process. You and your family worked hard to obtain the right to live and work in the United States. Let our green card attorneys help you protect those rights when applying for a renewal.
The steps necessary to renew a green card in Newark will depend on the specific details of your permanent or conditional resident card. Most United States green cards are valid for 10 years, but some may not have an expiration date. Those with permanent resident status will typically need to apply for a renewal or replacement when:
In comparison, green cards for conditional residents (i.e., the spouse or children of a permanent resident) are typically only valid for two years. Instead of applying for a renewal, conditional residents must apply to remove the conditions of their lawful status. Similar to the renewal process, conditional residents generally must apply to remove these conditions within 90 days of their green card’s expiration.
Green card renewal and replacement applications are done using Form I-90. An experienced Newark lawyer could help you complete your green card renewal application with efficiency and accuracy. Applicants can usually file online or by mail. The filing fee for a green card replacement or renewal is $465 for paper filing and $415 for online filing.
The complexity of a green card renewal application can vary depending on the unique circumstances of a case. For example, you may need to provide certain explanations, supporting documents, or other details if significant updates apply to your renewal application or you are seeking replacement. Denials may require follow-up requests from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) or a subsequent appeal.
The removal of conditions for those holding two-year green cards is done on Form I-751. This requires showing the marriage was entered into in good faith and is more difficult than simply renewing or replacing a green card.
Maintaining your green card’s active status is an essential step in protecting your right to continue living and working in the United States. Additionally, permanent residents must comply with the renewal requirements of their green card if they wish to pursue U.S. citizenship in the future. The Newark green card renewal lawyers at the Law Office of Eric M. Mark could give you the necessary legal support to navigate the renewal application process, including communicating with the USCIS on your behalf. Contact our office to schedule a free consultation today.
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