Fill out I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) online
Form I-90 is used to renew or replace a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). You must file this form if your card has expired or will expire within six months, if your card was issued before your 14th birthday and you have now turned 14, if your card contains incorrect information, or if your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed.
How to fill out I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card)
Determine your reason for filing
Select the reason you are applying: renewal of an expiring card, replacement of a lost/stolen/damaged card, correction of errors, card issued before age 14, or change from commuter status. The reason determines the supporting documents you must submit.
Enter personal information
Provide your full legal name, any other names used, date of birth, country of birth, A-Number (Alien Registration Number), USCIS Online Account Number (if any), Social Security number, mailing address, and physical address.
Provide application details
Answer questions about your immigration history, including date of admission as a permanent resident, class of admission, and whether you have been absent from the United States for more than two years. Provide details about any name changes or errors on your current card.
Sign and submit with required documents
Sign and date the form. Include copies of your current Green Card (front and back), two passport-style photos, the filing fee, and any additional evidence required for your filing category. Submit online or by mail to the appropriate USCIS lockbox.
About I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card)
Who needs this form
Lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) whose card has expired, will expire within six months, was issued before age 14, contains errors in name or other biographical data, was lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or who are commuters whose status has changed to permanent resident.
Where to submit
File online at uscis.gov (recommended for faster processing) or mail the completed form with supporting documents and the filing fee to the USCIS lockbox address specified in the form instructions. USCIS will schedule a biometrics appointment at a local Application Support Center.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing I-90 when you should file I-751 (conditional residents must remove conditions before renewal)
- Not including a copy of both sides of your current or most recent Green Card
- Sending the form to the wrong USCIS lockbox address (addresses vary by filing category)
- Not updating your address with USCIS within 10 days of moving (use Form AR-11)
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Can I travel while my I-90 is pending?
Yes, you can travel internationally while your I-90 is pending. Your expired Green Card combined with the I-90 receipt notice (I-797C) can be used as evidence of your status when re-entering the United States. However, if your card was lost or stolen and you have no physical card, request an I-551 stamp in your passport at your local USCIS office before traveling.
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