# USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 3: Expired Permanent Resident Cards

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USCIS_PM_V11_PB_C3

## Section

- **Citation:** USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 3
- **Heading:** Expired Permanent Resident Cards
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** USCIS Policy Manual / Volume 11 - Travel and Identity Documents / Part B - Permanent Resident Cards / USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 3

## Text

To deter fraud and enhance security, USCIS field offices generally collect expired Permanent Resident Cards (PRCs) encountered through the normal course of business, unless the PRC has an unexpired extension sticker or a valid receipt notice to be used with the expired PRC as evidence of continuing LPR status.

Offices that have collected expired cards should follow agency procedures to update applicable systems and destroy the expired cards.

## Nearby sections

- [USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 1 Purpose and Background](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USCIS_PM_V11_PB_C1.md)
- [USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 2 Replacement of Permanent Resident Card](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USCIS_PM_V11_PB_C2.md)
- [USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 3 Expired Permanent Resident Cards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USCIS_PM_V11_PB_C3.md)
- [USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 11, Pt. B, Ch. 4 Commuter Cards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/USCIS_PM_V11_PB_C4.md)

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