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Green Card, also known as an Alien Registration Card or Permanent Resident Card, is generally only valid for ten years and must be renewed prior to its expiration.
In addition, under U.S.
Immigration Law, Lawful Permanent Residents must carry their Green Card at all times. Lawful Permanent Residents who cannot produce their Green Card as evidence of status may have difficulty establishing authorization to work, travel or apply for financial services or government benefits. Therefore, if your Green Card is lost or stolen, it is important to replace it right away and apply for
Green Card Renewal (
I 90), visit your nearest
immigration Green Card Renewal.
You can actually get a
green card through Employment Based,
Family Based Green Card, Green Card through Marriage and Asylum & Refugee. To start with follow the
Green card renewal Instructions