My Green Card has been expired for over 2 yrs

[bat203]

hello everyone,

Hopefully someone can answer this question.

My green card has been expired for over 2 yrs and I've been married to a us citizen for over 9 yrs with 2 children. My question is, do i need to renew my green card or do i just apply for a citizenship?

Thanks

 

[amishah]

hello everyone,

Hopefully someone can answer this question.

My green card has been expired for over 2 yrs and I've been married to a us citizen for over 9 yrs with 2 children. My question is, do i need to renew my green card or do i just apply for a citizenship?

Thanks

If you are in US, and haven't stayed outside US for more than 6 moths in last 3 years then apply for Citizenship.

 

[Anahit]

If you are in US, and haven't stayed outside US for more than 6 moths in last 3 years then apply for Citizenship.

I think he should still apply for the renewal first (form I-90).
This is from the USCIS website - http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/questsans/00.12GREENCARD_QA.htm:
Q. What should I do if I’ve already applied for naturalization and my card is expiring? Do I still need to renew my Green Card and pay the $130 renewal application fee?

A. If you have applied for naturalization more than six months prior to your card’s expiration you do not need to apply to renew your Green Card. If you are in the process of obtaining new employment you may use other documents listed on the Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form) for employment verification purposes. However, if you need a new Green Card for employment or benefits verification purposes, you should apply and pay the $130 filing fee to renew your expiring Green Card.

Q. What if I applied for naturalization less than six months before my card expires, or I choose to apply for naturalization instead of applying to renew my Green Card?

A. If you have applied for naturalization less than six months prior to your card’s expiration, you will still need to apply and pay the $130 filing fee to renew your expiring Green Card and ensure that you have evidence of your legal status.