Green Card is expiring soon should I apply for citizenship?

[Pepsi_is_Better]

Hi, So my green card is expiring in 5 months, I COMPLETELY forgot about the expiration date, I thought It was good until 2025, I'm considering applying for citizenship instead of renewing, is 4-5 months enough time?

Do I get a temporary green card if my green card expires while I wait for US Citizenship?

Thank you

[okccanary]

looks like if you apply within your period you should be fine!! I'd recommend applying asap!

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/commonly-asked-questions-about-the-naturalization-process

"While one’s lawful permanent resident status does not expire, barring naturalization or termination of status, a lawful permanent resident must have valid, unexpired proof of lawful permanent residence in their possession at all times. Applying for naturalization does not change this requirement. However, effective Dec. 12, 2022, a naturalization applicant who properly submits Form N-400 will receive a Form N-400 receipt notice that, when presented with their Green Card, automatically extends the validity of the Green Card for 24 months from the “Card Expires” date."

Hope this helps!

[Pepsi_is_Better]

looks like if you apply within your period you should be fine!! I'd recommend applying asap!

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/commonly-asked-questions-about-the-naturalization-process

"While one’s lawful permanent resident status does not expire, barring naturalization or termination of status, a lawful permanent resident must have valid, unexpired proof of lawful permanent residence in their possession at all times. Applying for naturalization does not change this requirement. However, effective Dec. 12, 2022, a naturalization applicant who properly submits Form N-400 will receive a Form N-400 receipt notice that, when presented with their Green Card, automatically extends the validity of the Green Card for 24 months from the “Card Expires” date."

Hope this helps!

Thank you, do you know if I get a temp green card automatically if I apply for Citizenship? Thank you

[newacct]

Thank you, do you know if I get a temp green card automatically if I apply for Citizenship? Thank you

Like the above post said, your N-400 receipt will be a 24-month extension letter, meaning that the N-400 receipt plus the expired green card together will be equivalent to an unexpired green card for all purposes, until 24 months after your green card expires.

[Mike E]

Hi, So my green card is expiring in 5 months, I COMPLETELY forgot about the expiration date, I thought It was good until 2025, I'm considering applying for citizenship instead of renewing, is 4-5 months enough time?

Do I get a temporary green card if my green card expires while I wait for US Citizenship?

Thank you

Seems like in most field offices it will be faster to become a U.S. citizen than renew a gc.

Either way you will get a 24 month extension letter

[Pepsi_is_Better]

Thank you all for your responses, okccanary, newacct and Mike E !