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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals

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Effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity period of renewed green cards from 24 months to 36 months for lawful permanent residents filing Form I-90. This change means permanent resident cards will remain valid longer before requiring renewal.
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Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

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