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  1. #1
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    Default Renewing A Non-Expiring Green Card, Long After 14th birthday

    Hi,

    I was issued a green card in 1987 (the ones that have no expiration date). At the time I was 9 yrs. old and I never went to renew my card after my 14th birthday. Needless to say I am way over 14 y.o.
    I want to renew my card now, but I am unsure of any penalties or denial I may incur. It never seemed to be an issue before because I was never employed (student) but now I want to open up a business and I'm afraid that I just let this become a problem (I was told by people in the past, even port of entry authorities when i was 16, that my card was still valid). :?: What do I do now?
    Thanks for your help.

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    Green cards issued between 1979 and 1988 did not have expiration dates and thus, at least at present, do not need to be renewed. See the USCIS website:
    Quote Quoting USCIS
    Q. Do I need to renew my Green Card if it was issued between 1979 and 1988 and does not have an expiration date?

    A. No. Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1988 do not have expiration dates and do not need to be renewed at this time. INS will develop an orderly plan for replacing these cards at a future time. (Note: If you obtained your Green Card before your 14th birthday and are now over 14, and your Green Card does not have an expiration date on it, you will still need to get a new card. You will need to go to your local INS District or Sub-Office—not an Application Support Center—and File a Form I-90, “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.” However, you will not need to pay the $130 application fee. You will only need to pay the $50 fingerprinting fee.)
    (Please also take note of the notice within that document that the USCIS intends to develop a future plan for the replacement of green cards issued during that period.)

  3. #3
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    Yes, I've read that statement before, but the thing I was 9 yrs old in my green card picture, now I'm 28!

    The "note" in your snippet specifically says that I have to get a new card once I'm over 14. I am, but I'm wondering if there will be any negative consequences for me doing this now at 28 rather then when I was 14?

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