Q: Is there a way to renew green cards that have been Expired/Missing More than 14 years?
My wife claims to have had a green card shortly before she returned to Mexico due to lack of income and due to the financial hardship not being able to pay rent in U.S, which caused hardship in her relationship with her previous marriage which resulted in divorcing her then husband. She was in the process of applying a permanent residency but was not sure if that went through. She did claim during the short period of time before returning to Mexico she had been authorized to work via this green card. Now that it had been over 14 years ago, how would one go about applying for a renewal?
A: If your wife's green card has been expired or missing for over 14 years, it may not be possible to renew it directly. It's advisable to consult with an immigration attorney who can assess her specific case and provide guidance. They can determine if alternative options exist based on her immigration history and help navigate the appropriate legal processes.
A: You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Your first step will likely be obtaining your wife's immigration file, or A-file, from USCIS to see if she was ever issued a green card in the first place. If she was, it's also possible she abandoned her permanent resident status if she was living in Mexico for a long period of time without taking steps to maintain her permanent resident status in the US. Your best option is to speak to an attorney so that you can discuss all the relevant facts of your case. I hope this information helps.
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