Green card renewal question?
I received my green card when I was 11 and it's expiring in 2012.
I JUST recently found out that I'm supposed to replace it when I'm 14. Is that true?
My mom told me we weren't told that by the officer handling our case. All that we were told is that they DO have my fingerprint on record.
I want to apply for citizenship as soon as possible but now I don't think I'll be able to.
I think I have to replace my green card first now.
Why were my family and I misinformed?
No rude answers please.
Update:I am at least 18 years old. Can I still apply for citizenship with this green card if it wasn't replaced since receiving it?
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-It's true that minors are required to get a new green card when they turn 14. My father didn't know. I found out when I was traveling with my family and a customs agent the airport told me. But that was many years ago. Doesn't really sound like you were "misinformed"...More like you just weren't informed.
-Your immigration documents should be current/valid when you apply for citizenship. Apply for the new green card asap. It can take several months for the application to be processed and, in many cases, over a year to be called for a citizenship interview once you send your application in.
The regulation says that a permanent resident shall apply for a replacement Permanent Resident Card:
When the bearer of the card reaches the age of 14 years, unless the existing card will expire prior to the bearer's 16th birthday.
You should apply for a replacement card before it expires or within 30 days after your 14th birthday, whichever comes first.
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