My grandmothers green card expired 7 months ago. Is there a way she can renew it as an emergency?

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   Stephen BermanPro

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   Answered August 15, 2012 14:51. She can request an expedite, and she may also be able to get a temporary stamp in her passport. I recommend getting an attorney to help.

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   Alexander Ivakhnenko

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   Answered August 15, 2012 14:53. Counsel Ferrari provided a splendid advice: delaying a green card renewal any further must be avoided at all costs. The grandmother must file for its renewal at once. Additionally she must be prepared to explain the reason for not renewing it timely.
   Also, as a humanitarian measure the attorney of record may request its expeditious processing of the renewal, yet, as you may imagine, that cannot be guaranteed.

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered August 15, 2012 14:38. She needs to file for the renewal immediately. She may or may not be able to obtain a stamp on her passport showing she is a permanent resident.
   
   The real question here is why didn't she renew the card a year ago, instead of waiting until there is an emergency.

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   Young Ah Ri

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   Answered August 22, 2012 14:25. I agree with my colleague. File I-90 with her statement for missing the renewal period, and make an infopass to get an I-551 stamp in her passport.

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   Karen-Lee PollakPro

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   Answered August 15, 2012 14:55. I agree with my colleague

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   Dhenu SavlaPro

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   Answered August 20, 2012 22:29. I agree with the other attorneys. Your grandmother should renew the green card and ask for a stamp on her passport urgently.
   
   Dhenu Savla, Esq
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   downtown Chicago office

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