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Form I-90
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Used to renew an expiring green card, replace a lost/stolen/damaged green card, or update information on your card (e.g., after legal name change).
- Filing fee
- $465
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Permanent residents with expired or expiring green cards
- Residents with lost, stolen, or damaged cards
- Residents who need to update name or other information
- Commuter residents converting to resident status
Send with it
- Copy of current/expired green card (if available)
- Passport-style photos
- Government-issued ID
- Police report (if stolen)
- Legal name change documents (if applicable)
Worth knowing
- File at least 6 months before your card expires
- The receipt notice extends your green card validity for 36 months
- An expired green card does NOT mean you lost your permanent residence
- You can still travel with an expired card plus the I-797 receipt notice
Common mistakes
- Waiting until the card has already expired to file
- Not keeping the receipt notice as proof of valid status
- Confusing green card renewal with removal of conditions (I-751)
Questions
- How much does Form I-90 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-90 is $465.
- How long does Form I-90 take?
- Typically 6 to 18 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
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Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.