If my green card expires in 2 months, can I submit the citizenship form or do I have to renew the green card first?
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If my green card expires in 2 months, can I submit the citizenship form or do I have to renew the green card first?
Asked on January 25, 2016 under Immigration Law, California
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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you are otherwise eligible for naturalization, meaning you have satisfied the conditions for applying for naturalization, I would suggest that you do that instead of renewing the green card, if you intend to go for citizenship anyway. Your green card status does not terminate; only the card evidencing it does.
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