Permanent Residency

Renewal of Legal Permanent Residency ID Cards

Real Case Discussion    >>>> 11/19/02 01:05PM >>>

• I would encourage the employee to apply for a replacement. We had an employee present an old card for I-9 purposes a few weeks ago. He is in his 20's now and the picture on the card was taken when he was about 8. He had to apply for a social security card to replace the one he lost, and the Social Security Administration issued him a card with the "not valid without USCIS authorization" because he had an outdated card. At some point, it will become a problem for the permanent resident.
• A few years ago, it was announced that the old cards had to be replaced and that as of a certain date, they would no longer be considered to be acceptable for re-entry or for I-9 purposes. These individuals were to apply for replacements.
• Sounds like your employee falls into that category...
• Tuesday, November 19, 2002 1:55 PM - To: The scholars mailing list -Subject: [scholars] Replacement of old Permanent Residency cards

I have an employee who has one of the old permanent residency cards with no expiration date. The last time she traveled, the CBP officer wrote in her passport "I-90 advised". Does anyone know of a requirement for these permanent residents to obtain new cards? I thought if they didn't have an expiration date they didn't have to renew the card. Anyone have any different experiences? Will this employee have problems in the future if she chooses not to take this "advise?"

When I looked up the I-90 form, it indicates that you have to file this form requesting a replacement card if:

• Your previous card was lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed.
• Your card was issued to you before you were 14 and you have reached your 14th birthday.
• You have been a commuter and are now taking up actual residence in the United States.
• You have been a permanent resident residing in the United States and are now taking up commuter status.
• Your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident status, this includes Special Agricultural Worker applicants who are converting to permanent resident status.
• You have a previous version of the alien registration card (e.g. BCIS Form AR-3, Form AR-103, or Form I-151, all no longer valid proof of your status) and must replace it with the current permanent resident card (Form I-551).
• Your card contains incorrect data.
• Your last name or other biographic information on the card has been legally changed since you last received your card.
• You never received the previous card that was issued to you by USCIS.