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Has your Green Card been lost or stolen? Have you updated any of your personal information? Here’s how to fill out the form I-90 to replace your Green Card.
Fill out the I-90 Form, also known as the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card,” if you want to renew or replace your green card.
People may utilize this form if their permanent residency (Green Card) is about to expire, has already expired, or has been misplaced, damaged, or stolen, among other scenarios.
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What is form I-90?
US permanent residents use the form I-90 to request a replacement or renewal of their current PR cards, also referred to as “Green Cards.” Additionally, conditional permanent residents can utilize the I-90 form to obtain a replacement for their existing PR card but not to demand a renewal for an out-of-date PR card.
How to file for a new Green Card application?
Below is how you can fill out form I-90 to request a new green card.
Section 1: About You
This part contains all the necessary information about you, including your individual / family details. Alien Registration Number and the following:
- USCIS Online Account Number
- Change of Legal Name
- Postal Address
- Physical Location
- Admission Class
- Date of Enrollment and Birthdate
Section 2: Present Immigration Status
Select your immigration status using the following options:
- Temporary Resident
- Permanent Resident (General Green Card Holder)
- Urban Commuter (a Canadian or Mexican resident who travels to the US for work)
Depending on your chosen status, you would be sent to either Section B or Section A regarding the reason you requested a new green card.
Section 3: Information Processing
Answer the following questions:
- where you submitted your green card application initially
- where your green card was authorized
- where you lived and the port of entry you used to enter.
- if you’ve ever appeared before an immigration judge
Section 4: Impairments and Disabilities
You must fill out this box if you have a disability. You must reveal things like the fact that you will be coming to the biometrics appointment in a wheelchair if you require one.
Sections 5–7: Declaration, Contact Data, Certification, and Sign
Within this section, you will affix your signature to confirm that you understand this is a legal document.
Section 8: Supplemental Data
You will have space in this section to add any additional information. In addition, you can provide extended responses to the earlier questions in needed.
Documents Needed for the I-90 Form
The supporting documentation needed for the I-90 Form varies depending on your justification.
- You will require your green card if it has expired or will do so in six months.
- You will need your residence permit or a government-issued Identification with your name, birth date, and picture, and sign on it if your green card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
- You must present a government-issued ID with your most recent Form I-797 OR your passport page with an I-551 stamping if USCIS issued your green card, but you never got it.
- You must present your Green Card and official documents proving your new or accurate name and personal info if your name or other personal information has changed.
- You must present your Green Card and documentation of your employment from the previous six months if you “commute” between Canada, Mexico, and the US for work.
- You must present your Green Card and evidence of US residency if you used to commute but now reside in the country.
After You Submit Form I-90
Updates will be sent to you via mail and your USCIS online account after filing your Form I-90 to USCIS. The USCIS will deliver four primary updates.
1. A letter of confirmation
2. Letter of Appointment for Biometrics
3. Demand for Proof (only if USCIS needs additional documentation or information)
4. A Letter of Decision
How long does it take to process a Form I-90?
For renewals, the processing time for Form I-90 ranges from one month to one year. It will take between 5 and 13 months to get a replacement green card if you apply for one. Due to the present workload and the volume of applications being filed at the USCIS, the processing times vary considerably.
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