Renew or Replace My Green Card
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Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation.
Eligibility
Lawful Permanent Residents
You must replace your Green Card if:
- Your Green Card is either expired or will expire within the next six months;
- Your previous card was lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed;
- You received your card before you were 14 and you have reached your 14th birthday (unless your card expires before your 16th birthday);
- You have been a commuter and are now taking up actual residence in the United States;
- You have been a permanent resident residing in the United States and are now taking up commuter status;
- Your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident status (this includes special agricultural worker applicants who are converting to permanent resident status);
- You have a previous version of the Alien Registration Card (for example, USCIS Form AR-3, Form AR-103 or Form I-151, which are no longer valid to prove your immigration status) and must replace it with a current Green Card;
- Your card contains incorrect information;
- You have legally changed your name or other biographic information on the card since you last received your card; or
- You never received the previous card we issued to you.
Conditional Permanent Residents
You must replace your Green Card if:
- Your previous card was lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed;
- Your card contains incorrect information;
- You have legally changed your name or other biographic information on the card since you last received your card; or
- You never received the previous card we issued to you.
Conditional Permanent Residents
You must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, to request that we remove the conditions on your permanent resident status. You cannot submit Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
How to File
You may file online or by paper.
File online:
Create a USCIS online account to file online and:
- Submit evidence and pay fees electronically;
- Receive case status updates about your case and see complete case history;
- Communicate with us securely and directly; and
- Respond to requests for evidence.
If you already have a USCIS online account, simply sign into your account to get started.
File by paper:
You must:
- Read the instructions for Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card;
- Complete and sign your Form I-90;
- Pay the filing fee, if applicable; and
- Provide all required evidence and supporting documentation.
Want status updates about your case? Learn how to create a USCIS online account to stay informed.
After You File
Once we receive your Form I-90, you will receive a:
- Receipt notice confirming we received your application;
- Biometric services notice, if applicable;
- Notice to appear for an interview, if required; and
- Notice of our decision.
Forms and Fees
- Form I-90
- Find the fee information on Our Fee Schedule page.