USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) by 48 months after the card’s expiration date for petitioners who properly file:
- Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence or
- Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status.
Form I-9 Implications
Employees may present their expired PRC with a Form I-797 Notice of Action that indicates USCIS has extended the card’s validity as a List C #7 document. This must be presented alongside an acceptable List B document.
The Form I-797 Notice of Action may be related to either a Form I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions or a Form I-829 Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status.
NOTE: If the employee previously provided this documentation for Form I-9, they may provide an updated Form I-797 Notice of Action receipt indicating a new extension date.
What Do You Need to Do?
If an employee provides this updated documentation, you must update the Form I-9. For detailed instructions, refer to this knowledge base article.
You must reverify the employee’s employment authorization before their extension ends. For more information about reverification, refer to the Handbook for Employers Section 5.1 - Reverifying Employment Authorization for Current Employees.
Additional Details
Refer to USCIS’ January 23 notice for more information.
Questions?
For questions regarding Form I-9 documentation, please submit a case and select Topic: I-9 Tracker.
