I-90: Application to Replace Your Green Card

TITLE: I-90: Application to Replace Your Green Card

WHAT IT IS:

Form I-90 is the official USCIS application to replace your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). As a lawful permanent resident, you must carry a valid, unexpired Green Card at all times. Use this form if your card is expired or needs to be replaced for any reason.

WHO NEEDS IT:

You should file Form I-90 if you are a lawful permanent resident and your Green Card is expired or needs replacement.

Do not use this form if you are a conditional permanent resident who received a 2-year Green Card through marriage or investment. Instead, you must file:

- Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) for marriage-based cards, or

- Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions) for investor-based cards.

Before you file, USCIS suggests checking if you may be eligible to become a U.S. citizen instead. You can use the “Check Naturalization Eligibility” tool on the official page.

HOW TO FILE:

You may file Form I-90 online or by paper mail.

1. Get the current form edition. Download the latest Form I-90 directly from USCIS.gov. All pages must come from the same edition; check the edition date at the bottom of every page.

2. Choose your filing method:

- Online filing: Create a USCIS online account. Fill out the form, pay the filing fee, and submit. You can then track your case, receive updates, and manage your contact information online.

- Paper (mail) filing: Print the completed form. Sign it. Include the correct filing fee (or a fee-waiver request — see “Fees” below). Mail to one of these addresses:

- U.S. Postal Service: USCIS Attn: I-90 P.O. Box 21262 Phoenix, AZ 85036-1262

- FedEx, UPS, DHL: USCIS Attn: I-90 (Box 21262) 2108 E. Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

3. If you file on paper: USCIS will scan your documents and create an online account for you. You will receive an Account Acceptance Notice with instructions to access your account. You will still receive mail notifications if you do not use the account.

4. Keep your information up to date. If you move, update your address with USCIS.

FEES:

- Filing fee: The exact amount is not shown on this page. (Check the official USCIS fee schedule for the current fee.)

- Fee waiver: You may request a fee waiver if you cannot afford the filing fee. Important: If you request a fee waiver, you must file by paper — fee waivers cannot be submitted with an online I-90.

CURRENT EDITION & DEADLINES:

- Form edition date: 01/20/25 (mm/dd/yy format). Always check the USCIS website to make sure you are using the current acceptable edition.

- There is no single filing deadline. You should file when your Green Card has expired or needs replacement, but you must always have a valid, unexpired card.

COMMON MISTAKES:

- Using an outdated or mixed edition. If any pages are from different editions, USCIS may reject your application. Download a fresh copy of the form for every filing.

- Mailing to the wrong address. Use the USPS address for regular mail and the Tempe address only for courier services (FedEx, UPS, DHL). A wrong address can delay processing.

- Forgetting to sign the form. An unsigned application will be rejected.

- Filing online when requesting a fee waiver. Fee-waiver requests must go by paper mail.

WHERE TO GET THE FORM:

Always obtain the official Form I-90 and its instructions from the USCIS website: [https://www.uscis.gov/i-90](https://www.uscis.gov/i-90). Do not use copies from other websites.

SOURCE: https://www.uscis.gov/i-90

DISCLAIMER: General info from USCIS, not legal advice — always verify on the official page and consult a licensed immigration attorney for your case. English is authoritative.