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Form I-90: Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Form I-90 is the USCIS Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Use it when your green card is lost, stolen, damaged, or has incorrect data, or when it expires.
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USCIS Form I-90 - Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Form I-90 is the USCIS Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Use it when your green card is lost, stolen, damaged, or has incorrect data, or when it expires.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1A single typo in your A‑number can invalidate the entire application.
- 2Wrong A‑number entered
- 3Missing or illegible signature
- 4Incorrect fee amount or payment method
- 5Failing to attach required evidence (e.g., police report for theft)
Plain English
If you need a new green card because the old one is missing, broken, expired, or has a mistake, you file Form I-90. The form asks for basic personal info and the reason you need a replacement. It’s processed by USCIS, not a court.
Submission Date
- Filing date: File as soon as you discover the problem; there is no statutory deadline, but an expired card must be renewed before travel or employment verification.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you need a new green card because of loss, theft, damage, expiration, or data error.
- Do not use if you are applying for a new green card after marriage or employment; that requires a different petition.
- If you are a conditional resident needing to remove conditions, file Form I-751 instead.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Lost or stolen card
Same replacement process, but must include police report for theft
✓ Verify police report is attached
Card expiring within 6 months and you need travel
Expiration reason, no extra evidence needed
✓ Ensure you file before travel
Conditional resident needing to remove conditions
Different petition, not a replacement
✓ Check residency status first
Deadline or filing window
There is no statutory deadline for a replacement, but an expired card must be renewed before you need it for travel, employment, or benefit verification. If the card is lost or stolen, file as soon as possible to avoid gaps in proof of status.
- —Filing fee | $455 + biometrics $85 (if required) | Total fee | Verify exemption before adding biometrics
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Reason for replacement
Police report (theft) or damaged card photos · Personal records or law‑enforcement report
Current card number
Copy of existing green card · Physical card or photocopy
Address
Proof of current residence (utility bill) · Recent bill or lease
Signature
Hand‑signed on paper form · Original signature on form
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you are using the latest I-90 edition
- 2Double‑check A‑number and card number for accuracy
- 3Attach required evidence for the specific replacement reason
- 4Include correct filing fee and biometrics fee (if applicable)
- 5Sign the form in the designated area
- 6If filing by mail, use the correct USCIS lockbox address
- 7If filing online, upload clear scans of all supporting documents
- 8Print and keep the receipt notice (Form I-797C)
- 9Update your address with USCIS within 10 days of any change
- 10Schedule and attend the biometrics appointment if required
- 11Verify that the payment method is accepted (credit card, check, money order)
- 12Retain copies of the entire submission package for your records
How to file this form
- 1Gather current green card, supporting documents, and payment method
- 2Complete Form I-90 online or on paper, following the instructions line by line
- 3Pay the filing fee and biometrics fee (if required) via the selected method
- 4Submit online and print the confirmation page, or mail the paper package to the correct lockbox
- 5Save the receipt number from Form I-797C
- 6Monitor case status online weekly
- 7Attend biometrics appointment if scheduled
- 8Receive new green card by mail
Known limitations
- 1USCIS website may lag in publishing the latest fee amount
- 2Online portal sometimes experiences downtime, requiring paper filing
- 3Biometrics fee exemptions are not listed on the form itself
- 4Processing times vary widely; no guaranteed timeline
- 5Form instructions do not list every possible supporting document for rare reasons
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Part 1
3 items
Name exactly as it appears on your current or most recent Green Card.
MM/DD/YYYY
Your 9-digit Alien Registration Number from your current Green Card.
Part 2
1 items
Select: initial issuance, renewal (10-year expiration), lost/stolen/destroyed, data error by USCIS, name/personal info change, or permanent resident turned 14.
Part 3
1 items
Where USCIS should mail the new card.
Part 4
1 items
Ethnicity, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color.
Signature
1 items
You must sign the form. Cannot be signed by an attorney unless you are incapacitated.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date – confirm the form is the 08/2023 edition or later
- Fee – verify current filing fee on USCIS website
- Mailing address – use the address for I-90 paper filings listed in the instructions
- Online portal – ensure you are on the official myUSCIS site
- Biometrics fee – confirm whether you are exempt before paying
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After you file
- 1Save the receipt notice (I-797C) in a secure folder
- 2Set a calendar reminder for the biometrics appointment date
- 3Track case status weekly on the USCIS website
- 4Update your address with USCIS if it changes after filing
- 5Keep copies of all evidence submitted for future reference
- 6When the new card arrives, verify name, A‑number, and expiration date
- 7Destroy the old card (if you still have it) to avoid confusion
- 8Notify your employer and any agencies that rely on the green card
Sources
- SRCUSCIS Form I-90 official instructionsconfirms purpose and filing reasons
- SRCUSCIS Fee Scheduleprovides current filing and biometrics fees
- SRCUSCIS MyUSCIS portaloutlines online filing steps and receipt generation
- SRCUSCIS Lockbox addresseslist mailing destinations for paper I-90
- SRCUSCIS Case Status Onlineexplains how to check status with receipt number
- SRCUSCIS Biometrics fee exemption guidancenotes that exemptions exist but are not on the form
Common confusion points
Lost vs. stolen – both use I-90 but stolen requires a police report
Check if you have a report before filing
Expired card vs. expiring soon – you can file before expiration, but not after you need the card
Verify travel or work dates
Biometrics fee – some applicants are exempt but the form does not indicate who
Review USCIS exemption list
Online vs. paper – both accepted, but payment methods differ
Confirm you are using the correct portal or mailing address
Address change after filing – USCIS will send notices to the address on the form
File AR‑11 to update address promptly
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