The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains why not all immigrants can renew their permanent residency or green card. Undoubtedly, this is an important document for those who arrive in the country and decide to live and work there.
However, anyone who receives it will not be eligible to renew their green card. USCIS defines certain categories of people who are not allowed to extend it indefinitely. The main goal is to ensure security and legality in the immigration and permanent residence process in the country.
Those who cannot renew the green card
Immigrants who have already received their green cards and cannot renew include the following.
First, conditional permanent residents are subject to several conditions. They must be fulfilled within a certain period of time. Otherwise, the person will lose their conditional permanent resident status. However, if you have been convicted of serious crimes, you will not be able to renew your green card in the United States.
The same thing happens if you are declared an inadmissible person. Individuals may be declared inadmissible for various reasons, such as involvement in criminal activity or lack of a valid passport.
Deported people cannot return to the country, even if they have a green card. USCIS also reminds that deportation is an action that involves expelling a person and prohibiting their return for a certain period of time.
Conditional permanent residents belong to a special category. The same applies to those who receive their green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or business union.
The requirements for conditional permanent residence vary depending on the eligibility category. The following terms are among the most common.
– Maintain a valid marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
– Live permanently in the United States.
– Not committing certain crimes.
