The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a new policy change that allows foreign nationals with expired or soon-to-expire green cards to apply for U.S. citizenship and become permanent residents through naturalization, all without the need to provide proof of having applied for a replacement card. This policy change aims to facilitate the “Applying for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card for Permanent Residents” process and simplifies the transition to citizenship for eligible individuals. This means that, if you have an expired green card, you can now pursue your path to U.S. citizenship without the hassle of completing immigration Form I-90.

 

Permanent Residents Applying for Citizenship with an Expired Green Card

 

USCIS made the change in response to the severe delays the organization experienced in processing immigration documentation, which has a backlog of over 8.7 million forms.

 

Temporary Suspension of the Six-Month Requirement

USCIS has temporarily suspended the six-month requirement for naturalization applicants. They will no longer have issues with their Form N-400s if they file them at least six months before their permanent resident card’s expiration date.

 

Impact of Extensive Delays in Green Card Applications

Before 2016, processing times for green card applications were under 180 days. However, since then, processing times have tripled and even quadrupled in some USCIS offices. This has significantly impacted the lives of thousands of family members residing in the United States who are awaiting their green cards.

 

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