Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements
USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards
1/12/21
AILA Doc. No. 21011233.
USCIS announced that starting in January 2021, it will replace the sticker that is currently issued to lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to extend the validity of their Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (PRC or “Green Card”) with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. The revised I-797 receipt notice, together with an applicant’s PRC, will serve as temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status for 12 months from the expiration date on the face of the Green Card.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 21011233.
Related Resources
- CIS Ombudsman’s Office: USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards – February 4, 2021
- USCIS Press Release: USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards - January 12, 2021
- USCIS Provides Information on Completing Form I-9 for Employees with Expired Green Cards