USCIS Provides Automatic 36-Month Extension for Green Card Renewals

October 2, 2024

What's New

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is lengthening the automatic extension period of Permanent Resident Cards (“Green Cards”) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file a timely application for renewal (Form I-90). This practice took effect September 10, 2024. Employees that filed for renewal before that date should receive amended receipt notices from USCIS with the 36-month extension noted.

What It Means

This extension policy seems to be USCIS’ response to longstanding delays in the Green Card renewal process and lengthens the previous automatic 24-month extension. An employee will be able to use an expired Green Card and a Form I-90 receipt notice to verify continued employment authorization on the Form I-9.

What You Should Do

An expired Green Card with a Form I-90 receipt notice can be used as a List A document on the Form I-9. Employers should record the receipt notice in the “Additional Information” box. Employers who retain documents should keep copies of both the Green Card and the receipt notice. CWC members who need assistance can consult with CWC staff through MemberAssist at [email protected].

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