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How to Fill Out Form I-90 to Renew or Replace a Green Card

Form I-90 renews, replaces, or corrects a Permanent Resident Card. The exact reason controls fees, evidence, and whether I-90 is the correct form.

Official edition: 01/20/25
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Part 1

Information About You

Enter the permanent resident's identity, birth, and identification details.

Match the passport or official record exactly; never translate a name with AI.

Match the passport or official record exactly.

Leave blank if none.

Include maiden names, aliases, and all names formally used.

Usually A- followed by 7 to 9 digits; leave blank if none.

This is not a receipt number or A-Number.

Copy from the birth record or passport and verify month/day/year.

Prefer the English spelling already used on official records.

Choose an option provided on the current official form.

Copy the Category shown on the current card.

Copy the Resident Since date from the card.

How to prepare Form I-90

Confirm eligibility and filing category first, then match every answer to passports, civil documents, and immigration records.

  1. 1

    Confirm that I-90 applies

    Distinguish a ten-year card replacement from removal of conditions or an initial Green Card.

  2. 2

    Choose one replacement reason

    Choose loss, expiration, non-delivery, DHS error, or legal biographic change.

  3. 3

    Verify card and residence records

    Copy the A-Number, category, and Resident Since date from the card.

  4. 4

    Prepare evidence for the reason

    Loss, name change, card error, and non-delivery require different evidence.

  5. 5

    Verify edition, fee, and filing method

    Reopen the official USCIS page on the filing date and verify edition, fee, online eligibility, and mailing instructions.

  6. 6

    Transfer to the official form and sign

    Transfer verified English answers to the current official PDF or myUSCIS, attach evidence, and complete every required signature.

Common evidence checklist

Evidence varies by category and case. Use this list to prepare, then review the current official instructions before filing.

  • Front and back copies of the current or damaged card
  • Passport or government-issued identity evidence
  • Legal name or biographic change document
  • Notices and evidence of DHS error or non-delivery
  • Police report or loss explanation when applicable
  • Complete certified English translations

Form I-90 FAQs

Does an expired Green Card end permanent resident status?+

Card expiration generally does not automatically terminate status, but it affects employment, travel, and identity verification.

Is there a fee when DHS printed the card incorrectly?+

Fee treatment may differ for a qualifying DHS error; submit the incorrect card and supporting records.

How can status be documented after filing I-90?+

Use of a receipt notice with an expired card or an ADIT stamp depends on current USCIS guidance and the purpose.

Can this worksheet be filed directly with USCIS?+

No. This is a I-90 preparation and English review worksheet. Transfer the answers to the current official form or USCIS online system.

Should AI translate a person's name?+

No. Use the existing English spelling on the passport or official record. Names and identification numbers are never sent to AI.

Why are the fee and mailing address not hardcoded?+

USCIS changes fees, Lockbox routing, and online-filing eligibility. Verify the official page on the day of filing.

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