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I-90 — Replace Green Card.

Form I-90 replaces a lost, stolen, damaged, expired, or never-received Permanent Resident Card. It also updates information on the card.

📋 USCIS Form💲 $465 fee⏱ 6-12 months

Form I-90 replaces a lost, stolen, damaged, expired, or never-received Permanent Resident Card. It also updates information on the card.

Quick Reference

Filing fee: $465 · Processing time: 6-12 months · USCIS link: uscis.gov/i-90

When to file I-90

  • Card expired or expiring within 6 months — 10-year green cards expire and must be renewed
  • Card lost, stolen, or destroyed
  • Card never received after issuance
  • Information on card is incorrect
  • Name change (legal change requires updated card)
  • Card issued before age 14 needs replacement at age 14
  • Old version of card (pre-1989 cards or commuter status changes)
Important

I-90 does NOT apply to conditional 2-year green cards. To remove conditions on a marriage-based 2-year card, file Form I-751. To remove conditions on an EB-5 2-year card, file Form I-829.

Filing methods

Online filing via myUSCIS account is preferred — faster receipt and easier status tracking. Paper filing available via Form I-90 mailed to USCIS Lockbox.

Filing fee: $465 ($415 form + $30 biometrics for ages 14-79).

Fee waivers available via Form I-912 for those with financial hardship.

What happens after filing

  1. Receive Form I-797 Notice of Action with receipt number (typically 2-4 weeks)
  2. Receipt notice serves as temporary evidence of LPR status (valid 24 months when stamped by USCIS)
  3. Schedule biometrics appointment (typically 4-8 weeks after filing)
  4. Wait for adjudication (6-12 months)
  5. Receive new card by mail at the address on file

Travel and work during pendency

Your receipt notice combined with your expired/old card serves as evidence of LPR status. For international travel, request an I-551 stamp at your local USCIS office (also called an ADIT stamp or temporary I-551).

Common scenarios

Card expired while abroad

Don't panic. You can return to the U.S. with the expired card if your trip is under 1 year. Schedule Carrier Documentation (transportation letter from U.S. consulate) if the airline refuses to board you. File I-90 immediately upon return.

Card lost while traveling

File a police report, then request a Boarding Foil at the U.S. embassy/consulate. Once back in the U.S., file I-90.

Marriage name change

File I-90 with marriage certificate and ID showing new name. The card is updated; your A-number remains the same.

I-90 while N-400 is pending

If your green card expires while N-400 is pending, USCIS often issues an extension stamp at the N-400 interview. You may not need to file I-90.