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Frequently asked questions about green card validity   for those applying for citizenship   \nJANUARY 2023  \nOn December 9, 2022, U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards—also known as green cards—for those who apply for naturalization on or after December 12, 2022. Under this new policy, naturalization applicants will get an automatic green card extension of 24 months from the date of their card expiration date once they file their application for naturalization (Form N-400) .  \nThe USCIS policy alert describing the changes is available on their website. The change was also made to the USCIS Policy Manual (Volume 12, Part D, Chapter 2 ) .  \nWHAT DOES THIS MEAN?  \nPrior to this new policy, if your green card was expiring in fewer than six months from the time you filed your naturalization application, you would have to file Form I-90 and pay the filing fee to renew your green card. This meant additional forms to fill out and additional fees to pay.  \nUnder this new policy, if your green card is expiring and you file an application for naturalization on or after December 12, 2022, your green card will be extended for 24 months while your naturalization application is pending. There is no need to file a separate green card renewal application with your naturalization application.  \ncontinued on next page  \n\n| ILRC. ORG | PG. 1 |\n| --- | --- |\n\ncontinued...  \n| TEACHING, INTERPRETING,& CHANGING LAW SINCE 1979 | COMMUNITY |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | EXPLAINER |\n\nWHEN DOES THE 24-MONTH EXTENSION START?  \nIf you file your naturalization application on or after December 12, 2022, the 24-month extension starts from the date of expiration of your green card. Your green card will be valid for 24 months after the expiration date shown on your card as long as your naturalization application is pending.  \nIf your naturalization application is still pending at the end of the 24-month extension, you will have to obtain an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp to demonstrate your lawful permanent resident status. You can request an ADIT stamp from your local USCIS field office by calling the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 to schedule an appointment.  \nWHO DOES THIS AFFECT?  \nThis affects any lawful permanent resident (LPR) who applies for naturalization on or after December 12, 2022.  \nWHAT IF MY GREEN CARD IS ALREADY EXPIRED WHEN I APPLY FOR  \nNATURALIZATION?  \nIf your green card has expired by the time, you file your naturalization application, you will still receive the 24-month extension, but if the green card is more than 24 months expired, you will need to file Form I-90 to have your green card considered valid.  \n\n|  | NOTE |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| AN EXPIRED OR LOST GREEN CARD DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE IS EXPIRED BUT HAVING AN EXPIRED OR LOST GREEN CARD CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAVEL. |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | |  |  |\n\nDO I QUALIFY FOR AN AUTOMATIC EXTENSION IF I LOST MY GREEN CARD, BEFORE I APPLY FOR NATURALIZATION?  \nIf you have lost your green card, you will have to file Form I-90 with the filing fee or a  \nILRC. ORG PG. 2 continued on next page  \ncontinued...  \n| TEACHING, INTERPRETING,& CHANGING LAW SINCE 1979 | COMMUNITY |\n| --- | --- |\n|  | EXPLAINER |\n\nfee waiver request form (Form I-912) to get a new green card.  \nWHAT DO I TELL MY EMPLOYER?  \nIf your green card is expiring and you apply for naturalization on or after December 12, 2022, you should present the receipt notice for your N-400 along with your expired green card as valid evidence of your unexpired lawful permanent resident status, your identity, and your employment authorization. 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