Use this form to replace a "Green Card." (You may also file this form online.) Please note: You should not submit this form if you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring.
If you are a permanent resident who was granted conditional permanent resident status, you are required to file a petition to remove those conditions within 90 days of your card expiring. You can also e-file your I-90 on USCIS website at How do I remove conditions on my 2-year conditional Permanent Resident Card?ĭo not use Form I-90 if you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring. Please refer to the USCIS website under Immigration Forms, I-90, for specific filing instructions, and then complete the form. The Form I-90 is available on How do I file the I-90 to renew or replace my Permanent Resident Card? To apply to renew or replace your card, use Form I-90, Application to Replace Green card. What application do I file to replace or renew my Permanent Resident Card? When do I need to replace my Permanent Resident Card?Īpply to replace your Green card if any information on your card needs to be changed, or if your card has been lost, stolen, or damaged.Īlso, if you became a permanent resident before you turned 14 years old, you are required to replace your card when you become 14 years old. Even if your card does not have an expiration date on it, we recommend you apply to renew it. If your card does not have any expiration date on the front, then you have a very old version. If your petition is approved, you will be sent a new Green card valid for 10 years. You may file this petition 90 days before your conditional green card expires. You will need to file a petition to remove the conditions of your residence before the card expires. If your Green card is valid for only 2 years, you are a conditional resident. You should renew your green card if you were issued a card valid for 10 years that has either expired or will expire within the next 6 months. When do I need to renew my Permanent Resident Card? Without a valid card, it may be difficult for you to prove that you are a permanent resident, and this could also affect your ability to travel or to prove your eligibility to work in the United States. It is important to keep your card up-to-date. If you have been granted conditional permanent resident status, the card is valid for 2 years. Although some, green cards contain no expiration date, most are valid for 10 years. It also serves as a valid identification document and proof that you are eligible to live and work in the United States. A permanent resident card or green card (USCIS Form I-551) is proof of your permanent resident status in the United States.