Legal Question in Immigration Law in New York

expire resident card

My resident card expried on sep of last

year

I haven't renew it because i want to apply

for my citizenship. Now I'm trying to get a

job and they told me if my resident card is

expired I can't work. What can I do to work

with an expired resident card. Cause I

really need to work in order to have the

money to get mmy citizenship


Asked on 5/15/09, 3:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Patrick Klauss Berd & Klauss, PLLC

Re: expire resident card

You must renew your resident card by filing Form I-90. You can file both your naturalization and green card renewal concurrently.

You should consult with an immigration attorney prior to filing any paperwork with USCIS.

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Answered on 5/15/09, 3:42 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

Re: expire resident card

Due to the fact that your card has expired, you have a serious issue.

Your card is your ID and not having a valid ID will cause you problems.

This is why it has a date on it. The date listed is the date on which you must go back to the immigration services for them to update your information.

You cannot work without a valid ID ,and if your card has expired it is NOT a valid ID.

When you apply for your citizenship you will also have a big problem in explaining why you have been walking around without a valid updated green card.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 5/15/09, 4:13 pm


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