Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card

Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card

[I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card]

IMPORTANT: Information on this site may be outdated. For up-to-date instructions and filing fees check always with the USCIS site:
http://www.uscis.gov/forms

Purpose of Form :

Use this form to replace a “Green Card.”

Number of Pages :

5

Edition Date :

01/10/07. Prior versions acceptable.

Where to File :

See Special Instructions

Filing Fee :

$260.00

Special Instructions :

Filing Fee(s) and Where to File :

If you are filing because:

• Your card was valid for 10 years and is expiring or has expired;
• Your card was lost, stolen or destroyed;
• Your card is mutilated;
• Your name or other biographic information has changed since the card was issued;
• You have taken up Commuter status;
• You were a Commuter and am now taking up residence in the U.S.;
• Your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident;
• You have an old edition of the card;

Then your payment is the base application fee is $190 plus the biometrics fee of $70. Total filing fee = $260.

If you have reached your 14th birthday since the date your card was issued, your payment is the biometrics fee of $70 is required. The base application fee is not required if you file the Form I-90 within 30 days after your 14th birthday. Total filing fee = $70.

Where to file if you are filing for any reason shown above: If you are filing for any of the reasons noted above, please mail your completed Form I-90 and appropriate fees directly to the following address:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870

For non-U.S. Postal Service (USPS) deliveries (e.g., Federal Express, UPS or DHL):
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attention: I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638

Note: If you are filing because your biographic data (Name, Date of Birth, etc. ) has been legally changed, then you must bring one of the following to your in-person appearance appointment at the Application Support Center:

• the original or certified copy of a court order making the legal change; or
• the marriage certificate reflecting the new name;

To replace a card because of a change in any other biographic data, you must bring copies of documentation to prove that the new data is correct.

Notice to applicants making payment by check:
If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually occur within 24 hours, and will be shown on your regular account statement.

You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.

Filing Fee if you are filing because:

• You never received your Permanent Resident card; or
• Your Permanent Resident card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error;

Then there is no fee required. Please review the Where to File Instructions, below, if you are filing for these reasons. Total filing fee = $0.

Where to File if :

• You never received your Permanent Resident card; or
• Your Permanent Resident card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error;

If you are filing because your card was never received

• If USCIS mailed you a Permanent Residence card more than 30 days ago and you have not received it; and
• It has not been returned to USCIS by the Post Office as undeliverable; and
• You have not moved from the address you provided to USCIS during the application or immigrant visa process that led to the creation of the card not received;

Mail a new I-90 application with supporting documentation to the USCIS Service Center or National Benefits Center (NBC) that mailed you the card which was not received. Only certain application or form types, when approved, may lead to the creation of a permanent resident card. Those forms are the Form I-485, I-751, I-829, I-90 and the Immigrant Visa packet, Form OS-155A.

Please look at the Form I-797, Notice of Action for the receipt number on the form that you filed which led to the creation of the card which was not received. For example, if you filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and it was approved but you did not receive your permanent resident card, look for the receipt number for that I-485 on the Form I-797 receipt notice USCIS sent you for that form. The first three letters of the receipt number will indicate what office created processed the application or immigrant visa. WAC = California Service Center. LIN = Nebraska Service Center. EAC = Vermont Service Center. SRC = Texas Service Center. MSC = National Benefits Center.

Once you determine the correct Service Center to which you should mail your Form I-90, mail it to the address below that relates to that Service Center.

California Service Center Texas Service Center
Attn: I-90 “b” or “d” Attn: I-90 “b” or “d”
P.O. Box 10090 P.O. Box 851983
Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1009 Mesquite, TX 75185-1983

Nebraska Service Center Vermont Service Center
Attn: I-90 “b” or “d” Attn: I-90 “b” or “d”
PO Box 87090 75 Lower Welden Street
Lincoln, NE 68501-7090 St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

Texas Service Center
Attn: I-90 “b” or “d”
P.O. Box 851983
Mesquite, TX 75185-1983

Vermont Service Center
Attn: I-90 “b” or “d”
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

National Benefits Center
Attn: I-551 Corrections
705B SE Melody Lane, Box 2000
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

When you submit your Form I-797 Notice of Action, you need to include the receipt number for the application of the Permanent Resident card that was not received.

If your card was issued with incorrect data due to USCIS administrative error, you must mail a new I-90 application using Application Reason “d” My card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error, and any supporting documentation, to the USCIS Service Center/National Benefits Center(NBC) that processed the application/form from which the incorrect card was created. Check the envelope that your I-551 permanent resident card came in to find the mailing address of the Service Center/NBC that mailed you the card. The Service Center/NBC address can also be found on the I-797 “Notice of Action” issued for the application from which the incorrect card was created. In addition to the new I-90 application, applicants are required to send the original I-551 card containing incorrect information, plus the supporting documentation for the requested correction. A replacement application based on a USCIS administrative error must also include an explanation.
There is no fee required. Total filing fee = $0.

Special Instructions:
Do not use this Form I-90 if you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring.

If you became a conditional resident:

• through a marriage to a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, submit Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence; or
• based on a financial investment in a U.S. business, submit Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

Changes to Submitted Applications:
If it is necessary to change any information on your submitted I-90 application, please bring evidence to support the change with you to your in-person appearance at your local ASC. Do not send written correspondence regarding changes.

Change of Address:
In the Related Links section in the upper left of this page, select the How Do I Report a Change of Address to the USCIS?

Withdrawing an Application:
To withdraw or cancel your submitted application, please send a written request to:
National Benefits Center
705 B SE Melody Lane, Box 2000
Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
No refunds or returns will be honored in the event of an application cancellation or withdrawal request.

Download I-90 (118KB PDF)

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
OMB No. 1615-0082; Expires 06/30/09
I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Instructions

NOTE: You may file Form I-90 electronically. Go to our internet website at www.uscis.gov and follow the instructions on e-filing.

What Is the Purpose of This Form?

This form is for permanent residents and conditional residents to apply to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for replacement of permanent resident cards.

NOTE: Do not use this Form I-90 if you are a conditional resident and your status is expiring. You must apply accordingly to remove the conditions:

• If you became a conditional resident through marriage to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, submit Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence; or
• If you became a conditional resident based on a financial investment in a U.S. business, submit Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

Who May File This Application?

If you are a permanent resident or conditional resident, file this application:

• To replace a lost, stolen or destroyed card; or
• To update a card after change of name or other biographic data; or
• To replace a card that is mutilated; or
• To replace a card that is incorrect on account of USCIS error; or
• To replace a card that was never received.

If you are a permanent resident, you must also file this application:

• To replace a card that is expiring; or
• Within 30 days of your 14th birthday, to replace a card issued before your 14th birthday; or
• If you have been a lawful permanent resident in the United States and are now taking up Commuter status while actually residing outside the United States; or
• If you have been in resident Commuter status and are now taking up actual residence in the United States; or
• If your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident; or
• When you have an older edition of the card and must replace it with the current type of card.

Where Should You File the Application?

You have the option of filing this paper form at the Los Angeles, California, Lockbox facility (see address below), or you may file it electronically by using the internet.

Replacing a Card That Was Never Received. If you are filing this application to replace a permanent resident card that was never received, you should do the following:

• Prepare another Form I-90. On the first page of the form, under Part 2, Application type., Number 2, Reason for application, check box b that reads: “My authorized card was never received.” Include any documents with your application that support your claim.
• When completed, mail your application to the USCIS service center or National Benefits Center (NBC) that processed your Form I-551 permanent resident card or previously filed Form I-90 application.

To find the service center or NBC mailing address, refer to the Form I-797, Notice of Action, and/or e-Filing confirmation receipt that you received for your previously filed Form I-485 (adjustment of status), I-751 (removal of conditions) or I-90 application. In addition to the new Form I-90 application, you should send a copy of the Form I-797 and/or e-Filing confirmation receipt issued for your previously filed application.

NOTE: Form I-90 applications with reason b checked (My authorized card was never received.) do not require the application base fee or biometrics fee.

Replacing a Card That Was Issued With Incorrect Data on Account of a USCIS Error. If you are submitting your application because of this situation, you should do the following:

• Prepare another Form I-90 application. On the first page of the form, under Part 2., Application type., Number 2, Reason for application, check box d that reads: “My card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error.” Include any documents with your application that support your claim.
• When completed, mail your application to the USCIS service center or NBC that processed your previously filed Form I-485,I-751 or I-90 application.

To find the service center or NBC mailing address, refer to the USCIS letter that came with your Form I-551 permanent resident card, also known as the “Green Card.” The letter lists the address of the service center or NBC that processed your previously filed Form I-485,I-751 or I-90 application. The service center or NBC address can also be found on the Form I-797 issued for your previously filed Form I-485,I-751 or I-90 application.

In addition, applicants are required to submit the original Form I-551 card containing incorrect information that supports the requested correction.

Form I-90 applications submitted with reason d checked (My card was issued with incorrect information because of a USCIS administrative error.) do not require the application base fee or biometrics fee.

NOTE: While many of our customers are eligible to e-file, there are restrictions for some applicants. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for a list of who is eligible to e-file this form and for instructions on how to properly complete and submit the form.

If you choose to file this paper version of the form, you must include a check or money order with the application to pay the appropriate fees.

After filing your application, USCIS will inform you in writing when to go to your local USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for your biometrics appointment.

NOTE: Do not include any initial evidence when submitting your application for reasons other than b or d under Part 2., Application type, Number 2, Reason for Application. See detailed instructions on Page 1 beginning in the second paragraph under this section titled, Where Should You File the Application?)

You must submit all required initial evidence, including your prior permanent resident card or other evidence of identity, and any supporting documentation when you appear in person at your local ASC.

File this application with appropriate fees directly at the following Lockbox address:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870

Or, for non-U. S. Postal Service deliveries:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attention 1-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638

What Are the General Filing Instructions?

Please answer all questions by typing or clearly printing in black ink. If an answer is “none,” write “none.”

If you need extra space to answer any item, attach a separate sheet(s) of paper with your name and your Alien Registration Number (A#), and indicate the number of the item to which the answer refers.

Every application must be properly signed and accompanied by the appropriate fee. (See “What Is the Fee?” on Page 3 of these Instructions.) A photocopy of a signed application is not acceptable.

If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or guardian may sign the application on your behalf.

Translations. Any foreign language document must be accompanied by a full English translation that the translator has certified as complete and correct, and by the translator’s certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English.

Copies. All copies must be legible. If these instructions state that a copy of a document must be filed with this application, do not send us the original document because we may keep that original for our records. If required, original documents will be requested.

What Initial Evidence Is Required?

You must submit all required initial evidence as well as all supporting documentation when you appear in person at your local ASC. This includes:

Your Prior Card or Other Evidence of Identity.

• Renewing Expiring or Expired Card. If your card has already expired or will expire in the next six months, you will be required to submit your card when you appear in person at your local ASC.
• Replacing Lost or Damaged Card. If your card has been lost, stolen, damaged or you never received it, bring a copy of your card, if you have one, when you appear in person at your local ASC. If you do not have a copy and are at least 18 years old, you must bring an identity document, such as a driver’s license, passport or a copy of another document containing your name, date of birth, photograph and signature when you appear in person at your local ASC.

If you have been automatically converted to permanent residence status, you are considered to be replacing your card. In such case, you must bring your original temporary status document with you when you appear in person at your local ASC.

Correction or Change in Biographic Data.

All supporting documentation must be submitted when you appear in person at your local ASC. If you are applying to replace a card because of a name change, you must bring the original court order or a certified copy of your marriage certificate reflecting the new name when you appear in person at the ASC. To replace a card because of a change of any other biographic data, you must bring copies of documentation to prove that the new data is correct.

Biometrics Requirement.

If you have reached your 14th birthday since your card was issued, additional fingerprints will be taken. You no longer need to submit photographs with the Form I-90. When you file your Form I-90, USCIS will notify you in writing of the time and location where you must go for the required biometrics. Failure to appear for the biometrics may result in a denial of your application.

What Is the Fee?

The fee for this application is $190.00.

The fee for the biometrics is $70.00.

You may submit one check or money order for both the application and biometrics fees, for a total of $260.00.

Exceptions. There are three exceptions to having to pay the $190.00 application filing fee:

• If you are filing only because the card issued to you was incorrect due to a USCIS administrative error. However, if the error was not caused by USCIS, both application and biometrics fees are required.
• If you are filing only because you never received your card. However, if the card was sent to the address provided and never returned to USCIS, your application will be rejected. You must file another Form I-90 application and on the first page of the form under Application type., Number 2, Reason for application, check box a that states: My card was lost, stolen or destroyed. Include both application and biometrics fees with your form.
• If you are filing only to register at age 14 years, and your existing card will not expire before your 16th birthday.

NOTE: All applicants, regardless of age, except those filing to replace a card that was never received or to replace a card that is incorrect on account of a USCIS error, are required to submit the $70.00 biometrics fee.

Fee Payment. If you are submitting this paper version of Form I-90, include a check or money order with your application.

Fees must be submitted in the exact amount. Fees cannot be refunded. Do not mail cash.

All checks and money orders must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in United States currency. The check or money order should be made payable to the Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, unless:

• If you reside in Guam, make your check or money order payable to the “Treasurer, Guam.”
• If you reside in the U.S. Virgin Islands, make your check or money order payable to the “Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.”

A receipt issued by USCIS when the remittance is found uncollectible, is not binding on USCIS. An uncollected check in payment of an application fee will render the application and any document issued invalid. A charge of $30.00 will be imposed if a check in payment of a fee is not honored by the bank on which it is drawn.

Notice to Applicants Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually occur within 24 hours, and will be shown on your regular account statement.

You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reason, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.

How To Check If the Fee Is Correct.

The fee on this form is current as of the edition date appearing in the lower right hand corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify if the fee is correct by following one of the steps below:

• Visit our website at www.uscis.gov and scroll down to “Forms and E-Filing” to check the appropriate fee, or
• Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package, if you called us to request the form, or
• Telephone our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.

What Is Evidence of Registration?

A pending application for a replacement permanent resident card is temporary evidence of registration.

What Is the Processing Information?

Acceptance. An application is not considered properly filed until it is accepted by USCIS.

Initial Processing. Once the application has been accepted, it will be checked for completeness. If you do not completely fill out the form, you will not establish a basis for eligibility and we may deny your application.

Requests for More Information or Interview. We may request more information or evidence or we may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. We will return these originals when they are no longer required.

Decision. If your application is approved, your Permanent Resident Card will be manufactured and mailed to you. If your application is denied, we will mail you a notice explaining the reasons for the denial.

What If You Change Your Address?

If you change your address after filing for a new card, you must fill out a Form AR-11, Alien’s Change of Address Card. Enclose the AR-11 in an envelope and mail it to the USCIS address listed on that form.

NOTE: USCIS mail is not forwarded by the U.S. Postal Service. It is returned to our mailing office as undeliverable. USCIS will destroy undeliverable cards if not claimed by the applicant within one year.

Do You Need Forms and Information?

To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free forms line at 1-800-870-3676. You can also order USCIS forms and obtain information on immigration laws, regulations and procedures by telephoning our National Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-375-5283 or visiting our internet website at www.uscis.gov.

What Are the Penalties for Fraud?

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with this request, we will deny the benefit you are seeking and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Privacy Act Notice.

We ask for the information on this form and associated evidence to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. Our legal right to ask for this information is in 8 USC 1302 and 1304. We may provide this information to other government agencies. Failure to provide this information and any requested evidence may delay a final decision or result in denial of your request.

Paperwork Reduction Act Notice.

A person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

We try to create forms and instructions that are accurate, can be easily understood and that impose the least possible burden on you to provide us with information. Often this is difficult because some immigration laws are very complex.

The estimated average time to complete and submit this application is computed as follows: (1) 10 minutes to learn about the law and form; (2) 10 minutes to complete the form; and (3) 35 minutes to assemble and submit the application, for a total estimated average of 55 minutes per application.

If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this estimate or suggestions for making this form simpler, you may write to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Management Division, 111 Massachusetts Avenue, N. W., 3rd Floor, Suite 3008, Washington, DC 20529; OMB No. 1516-0082.

NOTE: Do not mail your completed application to the Washington, D.C. address listed above. That office does not accept applications. Mail your application to the USCIS Lockbox facility listed on Page 2 of these Instructions.