Green Card Renewal

[savemart55]

What is the name of your state?
Tx
I received a green card 26 years ago as a Canadian. 14 months ago I applied to have it renewed. I have no criminal record. No response yet. 2 months ago I sent in a form requesting an update. No response yet. I would like to cross into Canada to visit, but my green card was taken at application time. I only have a copy. My mother is old and ill. Am I at risk of not being able to re-enter? Will it do any good to revisit the local office?

 

[phwl]

Did you ever obtain citizenship or did you stay with permanent residence? Either way, you should have no problems leaving and re-entering the US borders. But you will need proof at the border. I am not sure if the copy is good enough. I would give them a call and see what they say.

 

[savemart55]

Thank you for your help. I did not ever become a citizen. When I came over, permanent residency was almost the equivalent of citizenship with the exception of jury duty and voting, neither of which was a hobby of mine. I guess I'll go down and talk to the local office. Thanks again.

 

[tanaats]

FYI, you can be a dual citizen: http://www.richw.org/dualcit/ .

Joe