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Those who are residents of the United States will be able to confirm that the officers of the United States Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP) are constantly carrying out checks at different airports in the country on permanent cards (green cards) in order to inspect the status in which they are found, as well as their validity. But there are airports that tend to carry out many more inspections of these documents than others, in this article we will explain which one is and why.
CBP agents at Los Angeles International Airport are usually the ones who carry out the most checks on residents in search of irregularities in green cards, such as knowing the reasons for residency in the country, ensuring that they are not fraudulent cards, as well as addressing any problems the bearer may have with his or her document.
However, there are other airports that also have a large influx of people and require more customs controls, such as Miami International Airport, which is one of the busiest, and New York International Airport. For a person, having a green card in the United States is very important, since with this document they have the possibility of residing in the country and working legally.
It also allows holders to steer their status toward obtaining U.S. citizenship and receiving much-needed welfare or education benefits. To keep the card, residents must meet certain requirements such as paying the corresponding taxes and staying for a long period of time.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that for those people who are permanent residents, the validity period of their cards will be extended to 10 months as of September 36 of this year. Once residents wish to renew their cards, they must complete and submit Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Those who submit the document correctly will be entitled to a three-year extension. It is always necessary to check the expiration date on the front of the card to know when it expires. USCIS considers this new measure to be important for residents since it benefits those who have to wait much longer for their cases to be processed.
According to USCIS, there are several aspects that indicate that people must replace their green cards and we explain them below:
Your permanent resident card has expired or will expire within the next six months
If the green card was lost or stolen from the owner
If the person has been a nomad and now seeks to have U.S. residency
If the person's status has been automatically converted to that of permanent resident
Your card has incorrect information
If the person has changed his or her name or other information that appears on the green card, among others.
