Do I have to renew my work permit while my papers are being submitted for a green card.

It is unclear from your fact situation what papers your father will be submitting on your behalf this February. Therefore I cannot tell you any ballpark figures on the time frame that it will take to get a green card. On your specific question of whether U.S.C.I.S. will give you back any money if you renew your work permit and the green card comes through, it is the policy of U.S.C.I.S. to not refund any monies in that situation. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.