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Q: If my son is bearer of a green card since 4 years before, and now he is 14 years old, should he file for renewal the gre

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Susan Beth Henner
Susan Beth Henner
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • White Plains, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Generally the green card is valid for ten years. Look on the front of the card for an expiration date. Your son should file for an extension of the card a few months prior to the expiration of the current card. He can file right on line in most cases.

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