My permanent residence card expired three months ago and I need to renew it because I want to keep up with my residence since it can cause me legal problems. What I do not remember is if I have to file again all the documentation requested for my permanent residence. I also need to know if this process takes a lot of time or if I can get it the same day.
It is very important to carry out the renewal of your residence card, because if you are working in another country, the immigration law penalizes the company for which you provide the services for the mere fact that your residence permit is expired. The General Migration Department establishes a fine for every month the card has expired. The process of the residence renewal is quite simple, since it does not require the file of the documents previously managed for the permanent residence you will only have to submit the expired permanent residence card, the equivalent amount for the residence renewal plus the total amount for each month of expiration.
There are two ways for applying for residence renewal either regular or VIP. The regular application for renewal is done by appointment. The General Migration Department will set a date in approximately three weeks after the request to obtain the new residence card. With the VIP application, the same day you apply for the renewal this same day you obtain the new residence card. eLexPersona provides this service through a VIP application covering three expired months.
It's good to bear in mind that for renewing the residence card your presence will be necessary depending on whether your picture is registered in the system of the General Migration Department. In the event that the picture is registered we can obtain the card without your presence, if not, you should be addressed to the General Migration Department with us.