10 year green card renewal New Jersey

[gettosam]

Hello,

 

I am trying to renew my green card, but mine is expiring in Oct 2023. I have to travel to India during month of May. 

 

1) Is it possible to apply for renewal of green card now, thats more than 6 months before ?

2)  if i apply for at right time 6 months difference, can i travel to india with current green card, while my renewal is in progress ? 

3) the current processing times it says on I-90 replacement of card, with 10 year renewal, shows 20.5 months for POTOMAC center, (thats the only center it shows) ? anyone faced this long, or got quicker ?

Thanks

sam

[pontevecchio]

Why not look at,

Replace Your Green Card | USCIS.

"if you are applying to renew your Green Card, your Form I-90 receipt notice can be used with your expired Green Card as evidence of your lawful permanent resident status and will say the following:

This notice, together with your Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as the Green Card), provides evidence of your lawful permanent resident status for 24 months from the expiration date on your Permanent Resident Card. You remain authorized to work and travel. This notice, presented with your expired Permanent Resident Card, is evidence of your status and work authorization."