Q: How can I quickly renew my expired green card with an unrecognized A-number and recent marital changes?

A: Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. If your alien number has only eight (8) digits, try inputting a zero (0) at the beginning. Nowadays, alien numbers are nine (9) digit numbers. As to marriage, are you going to be using a new surname? That shouldn't affect your ability to renew online, but if you plan to use a new surname based on marriage, you would want to upload a copy of your marriage record. If you still have problems with online filing, again, consider scheduling a consultation with an experienced attorney.

A: Since you've had trouble with USCIS not recognizing your A-number online, the quickest path would be to apply by mail using Form I-90, clearly noting your original A-number along with a detailed explanation of your issue. Include copies of any documentation—such as your expired green card and original immigration papers—to validate your status since 1970. This helps USCIS verify your identity even if the online system has errors.

Regarding your recent marriage, this change doesn't usually impact the renewal of your green card directly. However, you should update USCIS about your marital status by including a copy of your marriage certificate and clearly noting this change on your renewal application to avoid any future discrepancies or confusion.

Since reaching USCIS by phone has been unsuccessful, consider scheduling an in-person appointment at your nearest USCIS field office through an InfoPass request or seek assistance from your local congressional representative's office. They often assist constituents in navigating bureaucratic hurdles efficiently, speeding up your renewal process.