Renewing Your Visa

Visas for business and personal travel to the United States generally have a specific time period for which they are considered valid. Depending on the type of visa you have, your documentation for your visit may only be good for 90 days to two years. It is important that you only remain in the U.S. while this paperwork is still valid so that you do not risk deportation.

There are several differences in renewing a visa or other such documentation depending on whether you are a green card holder, immigrant, or nonimmigrant to the United States. For help with the visa renewal process, please contact a knowledgeable Orange County immigration attorney from Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 949-540-6704.

The Visa Renewal Process

In fact, there is no true way to renew most visas without completely reapplying. However, it is important that you start this process before your old visa expires so that you can remain in the U.S. during this time. If you have a nonimmigrant visa, though, you may be eligible to extend your stay without having to restart the application process.

Green Card Renewal

Some green cards expire after ten years. Thus, if you are a green card holder, you may have to file to renew your green card with Form I-90, or Application to Replace a Permanent Resident Card. However, if you are a new permanent resident, you may instead have to file to have your conditional status removed so that you can become a true permanent resident of the United States.

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Deportation can result in serious consequences, such as banishment from the U.S. for months or even years. Therefore, if your visa or green card is about to expire, it is important to talk to an attorney immediately. To discuss your case, contact an experienced Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.