Do I really need to wait 6 months before green card expires to renew?

[mjgm07]

Hello,

I've been a permanent resident since 2008. My mom married a US Citizen.

I am married now to a US Citizen myself and we have a son.

My green card expires in March of 2021 (next year)

Should I renew now online or wait till Aug/Sept of this year to apply for renewal?

And oh, I am in Florida as well. Curious about the timeline. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Enub4]

From https://www.uscis.govhttps://www.immihelp.com/greencard-decoding-characters/after-green-card-granted/replace-your-green-card

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must replace your Green Card if:

• Your Green Card is either expired or will expire within the next six months;

How about applying for citizenship? You can do that now before it gets more expensive.

[mjgm07]

I want to do that but I'm trying to join the military and they need a renewed green card at least for me to be able to move forward with the process. But if I renew now it's like 12 months before my card expires. Just curious if that's okay to do or do I really have to wait 6 months before it expires.

[newacct]

Hello,

I've been a permanent resident since 2008. My mom married a US Citizen.

I am married now to a US Citizen myself and we have a son.

My green card expires in March of 2021 (next year)

Should I renew now online or wait till Aug/Sept of this year to apply for renewal?

And oh, I am in Florida as well. Curious about the timeline. Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Yes, you have to wait until 6 months before the card expires to apply for renewal.

Did your mom become a US citizen before you turned 18? If so, you are likely already a US citizen.

[mjgm07]

Yes, you have to wait until 6 months before the card expires to apply for renewal.

Did your mom become a US citizen before you turned 18? If so, you are likely already a US citizen.

She did not. I do plan on becoming a US Citizen. But I also want to join the military, soon.

How long does it take from the time you apply online till the time you hear back that you've been approved for renewal?

[newacct]

How long does it take from the time you apply online till the time you hear back that you've been approved for renewal?

The I-90 can take a year to process. But once you file I-90 you can go in to a USCIS office and get an I-551 stamp as proof of permanent residency in the meantime.