Yes, standard green cards are valid for 10 years. You must renew before it expires to maintain permanent residency. If you have a conditional green card (valid for 2 years), you cannot renew it, but you need to apply to remove the conditions on your residence.
Category: Resources
Pertinent visa information that will help you.
Can I Vote in the USA?
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to offer their customers the opportunity to register to vote. Don’t, unless you are now a citizen. To register and then vote in federal or state elections can end in deportation.
Just Received Jury Duty Summons in The Mail?
Key takeaway: While you may get a summons, non-citizens are not required to serve on juries. If you receive one and aren’t a citizen, follow the instructions to inform the court (usually by completing a questionnaire about your immigration status).
The USA Selective Service System
Not registering for the Selective Service system in the U.S. when applying for a visa can have dire consequences. Read here to learn everything you need to know!
How to Dress for the Citizenship Interview
Need to know what to wear to your citizenship interview? Most will tell you to wear business casual – consider being true to who you are.
What is Biometrics Screening?
Want to know more about Biometrics Screening? Use this guide to learn everything you need to know about how Biometrics Screenings work!
How to Use the USCIS “Find a Doctor” Feature
Need to know more about USCIS’ Find a Doctor feature? Find a USCIS approved doctor near you – this is what you need to know before you go! Results are valid for 2 years so wait until close to your filing date.
The Best Ways to Contact USCIS: A Quick Reference Guide
The USCIS Contact Center has many online tools to remove reliance on telephonic live assistance. Because of resource constraints and over 16.8 million cases annually annually it is impossible to offer assistance to every visa applicant. Use the online tools as much as possible.
U.S. Customs Entry Questions
Customs and Border Protection have the power to overrule your visa. You must be prepared for your first Border Entry on your new visa. You’ll be asked when entering the U.S. these questions. Failure to do so will mean you can be brought to secondary inspection. Failing that you may be asked to attend a deferred inspection or even be deported on the spot.
10 Lessons Learned – USCIS Officer Comes Clean
Thank you to this anonymous officer for taking the time out to advise us. This post is full of gems. It comes back to the old adage “Keep it simple sweetheart”. Lessons learned from a USCIS former officer. 1. Why the USCIS is so slow.
2. Forms should be completed properly.
3. The burden of evidence is on the applicant.
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