i had my interview on 4/16/08. i was told i passed and it would take 2 weeks for the oath letter. i still havent received my oath letter. its been 6 weeks. what should i do? my green card is expiring on 6/21/08. do i need to set an info pass appt. and get an extension stamp on my passport to be allowed to work from the time my green card expires and i become a citizen or can i continue to work on an expired green card knowing my file has been approved for oath.
Hi patentattorney,
IMHO just for the sake of safeside, I suggest you file the Permanent Residence Card renewal
this excerpt from USCIS website:
What Does the Law Say?
Section 264 of the Immigration and Nationality Act provides that, "Every alien in the United States shall be issued a certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under regulations." It also states, "Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him. Any alien who fails to comply with [these] provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." The specific requirements and procedures for applying to renew an expiring permanent resident card are set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] at 8 CFR § 264.5.
Who Should Renew a Permanent Resident Card?
You should renew your permanent resident card if you are a permanent resident who was issued a Form I-551 valid for ten years, and that card is either expired or will expire within the next six months.
Please note: If you are a Conditional Resident and your status is expiring, these instructions do not pertain to you. You are to use Form I-751 (Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence) to apply to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status.
How Do I Apply to Renew My Permanent Resident Card?
If you are a lawful permanent resident whose ten-year I-551 has expired or will expire within the next six months, you may renew your card by filing an Form I-90.
A Form I-90 can be downloaded from this site, or ordered by calling the Forms request line at 1 (800) 870-3676, or by submitting a request on-line. After receiving Form I-90, read it carefully. Detailed information is provided in the instructions for the Form I-90.
Applicants may also file Form I-90 on-line using an Internet connection. Please see Introduction to E-Filing for more information
With that said, I think it is pretty hard to hedge the time Chicago DO will eventually send out your Oath Letter... and it is better you have proof that you are filing the renewal PR card assuming the worst case scenario your Oath Letter will not come by June 21st (the date your greencard expires).
Meanwhile, if you happen works downtown (Chicago) it won't hurt to schedule some time for Infopass during lunchtime.... just my 2cents...
