Form I-90Last checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026
Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Quick answer
Use Form I-90 to renew a 10-year green card within 6 months of expiration, or to replace one that was lost or has wrong information. Do not use it for a 2-year conditional card; that is Form I-751.
- Who files
- The permanent resident
- For whom
- Permanent residents with a 10-year card
- How to file
- Online or by mail.
- What happens next
- Biometrics, then the new card arrives by mail.
Checklist: what to gather
Check what you already have. Nothing you check is sent or saved.
Common mistakes that cause delays
- Renewing with an arrest on your record without advice first.
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Official form
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Sources: the USCIS Form I-90 page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.
