Renew or replace a Green Card with Form I-90

First confirm which card you have

A lawful permanent resident with a regular 10-year card often uses Form I-90. A conditional permanent resident generally uses Form I-751 or Form I-829 to remove conditions during the required filing window. Filing I-90 does not extend or remove conditional status.

When Form I-90 is commonly used

Your 10-year Permanent Resident Card has expired or will expire within six months.
The card was lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged.
You never received the card USCIS mailed.
The card contains incorrect information.
Your legal name or other biographic information changed after the card was issued.
You reached age 14 and the instructions require registration and a new card.
You have an older edition of the card that USCIS says must be replaced.

The filing reason matters because it controls the evidence, fee, and whether USCIS may issue a replacement without charge. Select the reason that actually matches the facts.

Do not use I-90 to remove conditions

A two-year conditional card normally requires a petition to remove conditions, not a standard renewal. Marriage-based conditional residents generally use Form I-751; qualifying immigrant investors use Form I-829. A conditional resident may still use I-90 for certain replacement problems, such as a lost or incorrect card, but should not use it as a substitute for the removal-of-conditions petition.

Choose online or paper filing

USCIS permits Form I-90 to be filed online for eligible filing reasons and also provides a paper filing route. A person requesting a fee waiver cannot file I-90 online and must follow the current paper instructions. As reviewed on July 31, 2026, the USCIS form page lists edition 01/20/25; always confirm the accepted edition immediately before mailing.

Prepare the exact evidence

Evidence depends on the reason selected. It may include a copy of the front and back of the existing card, another government-issued identity document when the card is unavailable, a legal name-change document, or evidence showing that USCIS made an error. Follow the checklist on the current I-90 page and the form instructions rather than sending unrelated originals.

Check the fee on the filing date

USCIS fees and exemptions can change. Use the official Fee Calculator and the current Form G-1055 instead of relying on an old article or saved amount. A fee waiver may be available for Form I-90 when the applicant meets USCIS requirements, but the request changes how the package must be filed.

Keep proof of status while the case is pending

For a properly filed renewal of an expiring or expired card, the Form I-797 receipt notice may extend the card's validity for 36 months from the expiration date printed on the card. The notice must be presented with the expired card. This extension is tied to qualifying renewal filings and does not solve every replacement case, especially when the physical card is lost.

If you need temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status and do not have usable documents, contact USCIS about temporary evidence, which may be provided through an ADIT stamp or a temporary Form I-94 with an ADIT stamp.

After filing

Save the complete filing, payment record, and delivery or online confirmation.
Read the receipt notice and verify your name, address, and filing category.
Attend a biometrics appointment if USCIS schedules one; USCIS may also reuse previously collected biometrics or a photograph when permitted.
Respond to any request for evidence by the deadline on the notice.
Update your address separately through the USCIS change-of-address process if you move.
Track the case and report non-delivery if USCIS says it mailed a card that did not arrive.

Documents needed outside the United States

A Green Card is a U.S. immigration document. It does not replace the passport, visa, residence, or civil documents another country may require. Choose the appropriate country site when the paperwork must be completed in Spain or Argentina.

Renew or replace a Green Card