what happen If I submit now my n-400 and my GC is expiring in 2 month (have had it for 10 years) - how can I travel shortly out of the US if my GC expires and N-400 is pending? what would I need in order to re enter the US ?
thanks
Of course your permanent resident status can expire!
I assume you are being sarcastic and neglected to include a smiley. If not, look up the definition of "permanent" in a dictionary. The physical card itself can expire, just like a passport or a driving licence, but the actually permanent residency is exactly what it says - permanent (unless it is revoked, but that is a different matter).Of course your permanent resident status can expire!
When Green Card expires, permanent resident status does not expire.
Check out
http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/immigrant_visas/green_cards/2faqs_expiring_green_cards.htm
From that site, entering the US on an expired Green Card however, can be an issue...
What will happen if I do not renew my expiring Green Card?
If you fail to renew your expiring card, you may experience difficulties in obtaining employment, benefits and re-entry into the United States from abroad.
You should be able to re-enter US even with expired GC. Permanent residency does not expire. Taking a pre-emptive action, however, is always a good idea.
I can't see how one would be able to enter the US with an expired GC.
All airlines check your visa status or GC when checking into a flight to the US.
Not to mention the problem I'd have with the officer at point of entry to US...
I can't see how one would be able to enter the US with an expired GC.
All airlines check your visa status or GC when checking into a flight to the US.
Not to mention the problem I'd have with the officer at point of entry to US...
sh1996 is right. Many interactions with USCIS like the GC renewal involve running your name and fingerprints through FBI, so if they dig up some criminal background one might end up getting in trouble. Years ago there were forever Green Cards, USCIS was pushing to invalidate these cards and force everybody to apply for new cards and get background checks. Some people might think this is a great idea. I don't think it is so great, if it were such a great idea we should do it to every citizen of this country. Mandatory fingerprints and background checks for everyone, after all Jeffrey Dahmer was as white American as can be and that didn't make him less of a criminal. They should apply that old adage of "what is good for the goose is good for the gander".
I also find particularly upsetting that one is paying for all that background checking that can ultimately lead to oneself being denied a benefit or deported