USCIS Warns Two-Year Green Card Holders of Deadline

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a crucial reminder for foreigners holding two-year Green Cards, emphasizing that they must act within a specific deadline to retain their permanent resident status. Conditional Green Card holders cannot renew their cards like standard holders; instead, they must file a separate petition to remove the conditions on their residency.

This petition must be submitted within a 90-day window prior to the Green Card's expiration. Failure to do so risks losing permanent resident status.

The type of petition required varies based on how the conditional residency was obtained: those with family-based status must file Form I-751, while investors must submit Form I-829. USCIS provides a tool on its website to help residents track their deadlines.

This guidance is particularly relevant for immigrants in the United States, especially those who obtained their Green Cards through marriage to US citizens or through investment.