United States · Citizenship & Renewals

Green Card renewal

Applying to renew or replace a 10-year Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) and rules for maintaining lawful permanent resident status.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Permanent residents whose 10-year Green Card is expiring within 6 months or has expired.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Lawful permanent resident with 10-year card expiring within 6 months
  • Card lost, stolen, or damaged
Process

How the process works

  1. File Form I-90 online with USCIS
  2. Receive 24 to 36-month automatic extension receipt letter
  3. Biometrics and card issuance
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Copy of expiring/damaged Green Card, passport, Form I-90
Good to know

What to keep in mind

An expired Green Card does NOT mean your permanent resident status has expired; only the card document has expired.

Official source: USCIS — Renew a Green Card. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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