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Filed N400 on September 30th, 2021. Green Card expires March 27th 2022. In January I was about to renew my Green Card when I read the following:
"If you file your N-400 at least 6 months before the expiration of your Permanent Resident Card, you can ask for an Appointment to request temporary evidence of your status (ADIT stamp) in lieu of filing for a new card. You can ask for an appointment by calling the USCIS Contact Center at: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)."
Sounded like a good idea to save $480 for a Green Card renewal that I would only need for a few months, having filed 6 months (September -> March) prior to expiration.
I called the number and each time it ended up with something like "your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time". Not possible to get a human on the phone to explain why. Later I was able to start an online chat session and the agent put in a request for someone to call me. A couple of days ago I got email and text telling me I could expect a call in 1 or 2 business days. No call. However I got the email below. Again no explanation why. So now I'm back to where I was on February 14th in the chat session. My naturalization interview is scheduled for April 11th. I have no plans to travel and am self-employed and practically retired. Should I just let it expire or will that jeopardize my N400 application?
Any idea why "your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time"?
Yesterday's email:
"Thank you for your inquiry dated February 14, 2022.
About scheduling an appointment:
After a review of your inquiry, we have determined that your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time. Moreover, it is important to keep your Permanent Resident Card up-to-date. Without a valid card, it may be difficult for you to prove that you are a permanent resident, and this could also affect your ability to travel or to prove your eligibility to work in the United States. You should renew your Permanent Resident Card if you were issued a card valid for 10 years that has either expired or will expire within the next 6 months. Applying for naturalization does not remove the need to file an I-90 if your Permanent Resident Card is about to expire.
If you have lost your Permanent Resident Card, you can still apply for naturalization. Although the application for naturalization asks for a copy of the card, you can submit a copy of any other entry document or a copy of a receipt showing that you have filed the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
If you need more assistance with your USCIS online filing system account, please submit another inquiry to the USCIS Contact Center at
If you move remember to update your address in the USCIS online filing system or contact the USCIS Contact Center at . You must also update your address using our online tool at uscis.gov/addresschange.
If you have any other questions, please visit the USCIS Contact Center.
If you haven’t done so already, visit myaccount.uscis.gov to sign up for a USCIS online account where you can explore filing online, send us secure messages through your account inbox and get instant updates on the status of your case.
If you move, you must update your address with USCIS within 10 days using our online tool at uscis.gov/addresschange, and in your USCIS Online Account.
This mailbox is not monitored for incoming messages. Please do not reply to this message."
"If you file your N-400 at least 6 months before the expiration of your Permanent Resident Card, you can ask for an Appointment to request temporary evidence of your status (ADIT stamp) in lieu of filing for a new card. You can ask for an appointment by calling the USCIS Contact Center at: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)."
Sounded like a good idea to save $480 for a Green Card renewal that I would only need for a few months, having filed 6 months (September -> March) prior to expiration.
I called the number and each time it ended up with something like "your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time". Not possible to get a human on the phone to explain why. Later I was able to start an online chat session and the agent put in a request for someone to call me. A couple of days ago I got email and text telling me I could expect a call in 1 or 2 business days. No call. However I got the email below. Again no explanation why. So now I'm back to where I was on February 14th in the chat session. My naturalization interview is scheduled for April 11th. I have no plans to travel and am self-employed and practically retired. Should I just let it expire or will that jeopardize my N400 application?
Any idea why "your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time"?
Yesterday's email:
"Thank you for your inquiry dated February 14, 2022.
About scheduling an appointment:
After a review of your inquiry, we have determined that your request does not meet the criteria for an appointment at this time. Moreover, it is important to keep your Permanent Resident Card up-to-date. Without a valid card, it may be difficult for you to prove that you are a permanent resident, and this could also affect your ability to travel or to prove your eligibility to work in the United States. You should renew your Permanent Resident Card if you were issued a card valid for 10 years that has either expired or will expire within the next 6 months. Applying for naturalization does not remove the need to file an I-90 if your Permanent Resident Card is about to expire.
- If you file your N-400 at least 6 months before the expiration of your Permanent Resident Card, you can ask for an Appointment to request temporary evidence of your status (ADIT stamp) in lieu of filing for a new card. You can ask for an appointment by calling the USCIS Contact Center at: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833).
- If you file the N-400 less than 6 months prior to your Permanent Resident Card expiring or lost, you should file an I-90 and pay the appropriate fee. Form I-90 is available on our website at www.uscis.gov/i-90. You may file Form I-90 by mail or you may file electronically at myaccount.uscis.gov.
If you have lost your Permanent Resident Card, you can still apply for naturalization. Although the application for naturalization asks for a copy of the card, you can submit a copy of any other entry document or a copy of a receipt showing that you have filed the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
If you need more assistance with your USCIS online filing system account, please submit another inquiry to the USCIS Contact Center at
If you move remember to update your address in the USCIS online filing system or contact the USCIS Contact Center at . You must also update your address using our online tool at uscis.gov/addresschange.
If you have any other questions, please visit the USCIS Contact Center.
If you haven’t done so already, visit myaccount.uscis.gov to sign up for a USCIS online account where you can explore filing online, send us secure messages through your account inbox and get instant updates on the status of your case.
If you move, you must update your address with USCIS within 10 days using our online tool at uscis.gov/addresschange, and in your USCIS Online Account.
This mailbox is not monitored for incoming messages. Please do not reply to this message."
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