03/15/2026
If your U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) is going to expire, you need to renew it using Form I-90. Here’s a clear step-by-step guide:
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1. Form to Use
Form: I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Purpose: Renew your card if it’s expiring or has already expired. Also used if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged.
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2. Eligibility
You can renew your green card if:
Your card is expiring within 6 months or has already expired.
You are a permanent resident (green card holder).
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3. How to File
There are two ways:
a. Online (Recommended)
1. Create a USCIS online account at uscis.gov
2. Complete Form I-90 online
3. Upload supporting documents (if requested)
4. Pay the filing fee online (as of now, $455 + $85 biometric fee = $540 total, subject to change)
5. Receive receipt notice and track status online
b. By Mail
1. Download Form I-90 from USCIS
2. Complete the form carefully
3. Mail it to the address listed in the instructions (depends on your state)
4. Include supporting documents (copy of your expiring/expired card)
5. Include payment via check or money order
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4. Supporting Documents
Current green card (even if expired)
If your name changed, include legal documents (marriage certificate, court order, etc.)
Photocopies only, do not send originals
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5. After Filing
You’ll receive a Receipt Notice (Form I-797C)
Biometric appointment: You may be asked to go to a USCIS office to provide fingerprints and a photo.
Processing time: Usually 8–12 months, but it can vary.
You can travel or work while your renewal is pending if you have a valid receipt notice.
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6. Tips
File early: USCIS recommends filing 6 months before expiration.
Avoid lapses: Traveling with an expired card can cause issues at the border.
Check USCIS website for current fees and processing times.
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