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Paul Shearman Allen & Associates
Business and Family, Immigration, Employment, Visas, Permanant Visas
Green Cards
  The Green Card (Alien Registration Receipt Card) is obtained upon the approval of the immigrant visa or the adjustment of status. This Permanent Residency can be obtained through Family Sponsorship, Labor Certification through employer in the U.S., by National Interest Waiver or other special category for persons of Extraordinary Ability or the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa). With a Green Card, the applicant can work legally in the U.S. and it is proof of lawful residence within the U.S. (See also, Other Green Card Issues for helpful information.)

What We Can Do For You : We at the Law Office of Paul Shearman Allen can process any green card application or petition, whether on behalf of the company or the self-petitioning individual. We carefully analyze your case and make recommendations on the most appropriate process for you or your company to pursue. We then assist with preparing documents and letters, continuing the case through the adjustment of status or consular processing stage, until the principal applicant and family members receive the green card!

How do I Renew My Green Card?

How Do I Apply to Renew My Permanent Resident Card?

If you are a lawful permanent resident whose ten-year I-551 has expired or will expire within the next six months, you may renew your card by filing an INS Form I-90.

Please Note: This procedure should NOT be used by lawful permanent residents who are seeking to replace their permanent resident cards for reasons other than expiration of the card?s ten-year validity. For those seeking to replace their permanent resident cards for reasons unrelated to the ten-year expiration date (e.g., because the card has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or because biographical data has changed or is incorrect), please see How Do I Replace My Permanent Resident Card.

Exception: You may, however, request to change your name on your new card (because of marriage, legal name change, or divorce) at the time you file your application for a renewal card. To do so, you must provide a copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order as evidence of the legal name change.

A Form I-90 can be ordered by calling the INS Forms request line at 1 (800) 870-3676, or by submitting a request on-line here.  It is not possible to submit forms to INS on-line at this time.

After receiving Form I-90, read it carefully and note the documentation and photos that must be submitted. Detailed information is provided in the instructions for the Form I-90 . Unless otherwise instructed, you should file the application (with supporting documentation and fees) in person at the appropriate INS Application Support Center (ASC) serving the area where you live. Please note that a few ASCs are unable to accept I-90 applications. For specific information on where to submit your application, please see the home page of the local office servicing the area where you live or call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

If you are otherwise eligible, at the time you file your Form I-90, you will be provided with temporary evidence of your lawful permanent residence status. If your renewal application is approved, you will be mailed a new Permanent Resident Card with a ten-year expiration date.
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