Form I-90
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Renew or replace your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) when it has expired, is about to expire, was lost or stolen, or has your wrong name or details.
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What is Form I-90?
Form I-90 is for lawful permanent residents who need a new physical card. The most common reasons are a 10-year card that has expired or expires within six months, a card that was lost, stolen or damaged, a card issued with incorrect information, or a legal name change. Filing I-90 does not change your status — you remain a permanent resident whether or not the card is current — but a valid card is what proves that status to employers and when traveling.
Conditional permanent residents (a 2-year card, usually through marriage or investment) do not use I-90 to remove conditions — they file Form I-751 or I-829. I-90 is only for replacing or renewing the card itself.
- Who needs it
- Green Card holders whose 10-year card has expired or will within six months, whose card was lost, stolen, mutilated or never received, whose card has a USCIS data-entry error, or who have legally changed their name since the card was issued.
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline, but you should file promptly once the card is expired, expiring within six months, or lost. Federal law requires permanent residents to carry a valid card, and an expired card complicates employment verification and re-entry to the U.S.
- How to submit
- File online with a USCIS account, or mail the paper form to the address on the USCIS I-90 page for your situation. Most applicants then receive a biometrics appointment notice. USCIS can issue an I-551 stamp or extension notice as interim proof while the new card is produced.
Form I-90 — line-by-line
Part 1 — Information about you
Your name as it appears on the current card, any other names used, mailing and physical address, date of birth, and A-Number (the number on your card).
Part 2 — Application type
Select the reason: renewal of an expiring 10-year card, replacement of a lost/stolen/damaged card, correction of USCIS error, name change, or other listed grounds.
Part 3 — Processing information
Where you were admitted or adjusted to permanent residence, the class of admission, and details about the current card.
Part 4 — Accommodations for disabilities
Request any accommodation you need for the biometrics appointment or interview.
Parts 5–7 — Signature and preparer
Your signature and contact details, plus the information of an interpreter or preparer if one helped.
Form I-90 — frequently asked questions
Does an expired Green Card mean I lost my status?+
No. Permanent resident status does not expire — only the card does. But you must keep a valid card, and an expired one makes it hard to prove work authorization and to travel.
Can I use I-90 to remove conditions on a 2-year card?+
No. Conditional residents file Form I-751 (marriage-based) or I-829 (investor-based). I-90 only replaces or renews the card.
What proves my status while I wait for the new card?+
USCIS provides an extension notice with your receipt, and can place an I-551 (ADIT) stamp in your passport at a field office if you need interim evidence sooner.
Do I need I-90 if I'm about to naturalize?+
If your card expires while your N-400 naturalization application is pending, USCIS generally issues a temporary extension and you may not need to file I-90 — check current USCIS guidance for your case.
Related forms
The blank Form I-90 offered here is the version published by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Official page and instructions .
PDFCure is not a government agency and does not provide tax, legal, or immigration advice. This page is general information — for your specific situation, follow the official instructions or consult a qualified professional. Always download the current edition from the agency before filing. Revision referenced: see the edition date on the USCIS page before filing.