Evanston, IL immigration attorney Alen Takhsh talks about renewing an expired green card. He remarks that an expired green card can—and indeed must—be renewed by filing Form I-90 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. He emphasizes that carrying a green card at all times is legally required, noting that failure to do so constitutes a Class A misdemeanor, although many clients choose not to carry it out of concern for loss or theft. Regardless of how long a green card has been expired, he advises that renewal should be initiated immediately upon realizing the expiration. While the renewal process is manageable and many individuals can complete it independently, he recommends consulting an experienced immigration attorney if assistance is needed.