Effective Dec. 12, 2022, we are updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow USCIS to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (commonly called Green Cards) for lawful permanent residents (LPR) who have applied for naturalization. LPRs who properly file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, may receive this extension without regard to whether they filed Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). USCIS will update the language on Form N-400 receipt notices to extend Green Cards for up to 24 months for these applicants.

Read more here: USCIS Updates Policy to Automatically Extend Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for 18 months, from Feb. 4, 2023, through Aug. 3, 2024 and a redesignation of the country for TPS. The redesignation will permit eligible individuals who have continuously resided in the United States since November 6, 2022, to obtain TPS.

For additional information, please see the news release.

On Sept. 26, USCIS automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90. We are in the process of sending out amended receipt notices for individuals with a pending Form I-90. You can present an amended receipt notice with an expired Green Card as evidence of continued status. By presenting your amended receipt notice with your expired Green Card, you remain authorized to work and travel for 24 months from the expiration date on the front of your expired Green Card.

It will take some time to send out all of the amended receipt notices. If you are in urgent need of evidence of status while you wait for your amended receipt notice or your replacement Green Card, or if you need another in-person service, you may call the USCIS Contact Center to request an appointment. We encourage you to wait for your amended receipt notice instead of scheduling an appointment that you may not need.

Read more at USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals.

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