Replace Lost Green Card
I. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS FORM?
II. WHO MAY FILE THIS FORM I-90?
III. REPLACING A LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED CARD
IV. REPLACING A CARD BECAUSE OF CORRECTION OR CHANGE IN BIOGRAPHIC DATA
V. REPLACING A CARD THAT WAS ISSUED WITH INCORRECT DATA ON ACCOUNT OF USCIS ERROR
VI. REPLACING A CARD THAT WAS NEVER RECIEVED
VII. RENEWING EXPIRING OR EXPIRED GREEN CARD
VIII. REPLACING A CARD ISSUED BEFORE YOUR 14TH BIRTHDAY
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 (green cards).
If you are a permanent resident or conditional resident, file this application:
1. To replace a lost, stolen or destroyed card; or
2. To update a card after change of name or other biographic data; or
3. To replace a card that is mutilated; or
4. To replace a card that is incorrect on account of USCIS error; or
5. To replace a card that was never received.
If you are a permanent resident, you must also file this application:
1. To replace a card that is expiring; or
2. Within 30 days after reaching your 14th birthday, to replace a card issued before your 14th birthday; or
3. 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
4. If you have been in Resident Commuter status and are now taking actual residence in the United States; or
5. If your status has been automatically converted to permanent resident; or
6. When you have an older edition of the card and must replace it with the current type of card.
REPLACING A LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED CARD:
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Filing fee click here (including the USCIS fee and biometrics fee)
When you file your Form I-90, the USCIS will notify you in writing of the time and location where you must go for the required biometrics. You must bring a copy of your prior Green Card, if your have one. If you do not have a copy, and you 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.
Where to file?
For United Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870
For private couriers (non-USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638-5821
REPLACING A CARD BECAUSE OF CORRECTION OR CHANGE IN BIOGRAPHIC DATA
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Filing fee click here (including the USCIS fee plus the biometrics fee)
When you file your Form I-90, the USCIS will notify you in writing of the time and location where you must go for the required biometrics. You must bring documentation to prove that the new data is correct. If you have changed your name you must bring the original court order or a certified copy of your marriage certificate reflecting the new name.
Where to file?
For United Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870
For private couriers (non-USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638-5821
REPLACING A CARD THAT WAS ISSUED WITH INCORRECT DATA ON ACCOUNT OF A USCIS ERROR.
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Original Green Card (Form I-551) containing incorrect information
• Any Documents supporting your claim
• Filing/Biometrics Fee is NOT required (See Filing Fee – *Exceptions)
Where to file?
When completed, mail your application to the USCIS Service Center or NBC (National Benefits Center) that processed your previously filed Form I-485 (adjustment of status), I-751 (removal of conditions) or I-90 application.
To find the service center or NBC mailing address, refer to the USCIS letter that came with your Green Card (Form I-551). 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.
REPLACING A CARD THAT WAS NEVER RECEIVED:
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Any Documents supporting your claim
• Filing/Biometrics Fee is NOT required (See Filing Fee – Exceptions*)
Where to file?
When completed, mail your application to the USCIS Service Center or NBC (National Benefits Center) that processed your previously filed Form I-485 (adjustment of status), I-751 (removal of conditions) or I-90 application.
To find the service center or NBC mailing address, refer to the USCIS letter that came with your Green Card (Form I-551). 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.
RENEWING EXPRIRING OR EXPIRED GREEN CARD:
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Filing fee click here (including the USCIS fee plus the biometrics fee)
When you file your Form I-90, the USCIS will notify you in writing of the time and location where you must go for the required biometrics. You must submit your prior Green Card when you appear in person at your local ASC.
Where to file?
For United Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870
For private couriers (non-USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638-5821
REPLACING A CARD ISSUED BEFORE YOUR 14TH BIRTHDAY (within 30 days after reaching your 14th birthday):
What Documents Do You Need to Submit to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services?
• Form I-90
• Filing fee* click here (including the USCIS fee plus the biometrics fee)
*Exception: If you are filing only to register at age 14 years, and your existing card will not expire before your 16th birthday, you are NOT required to pay the application fee.
When you file your Form I-90, the USCIS will notify you in writing of the time and location where you must go for the required biometrics. You must submit your prior Green Card when you appear in person at your local ASC.
Where to file?
For United Postal Service (USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 54870
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0870
For private couriers (non-USPS) deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attn: I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638-5821
Filing Fee.
For the filing fee for a Form I-90 click here (including the fee for the Biometric Services)
You may submit one check or money order for both the application and biometric fees.
*Exceptions. There are three exceptions to having to pay the application filing fee:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. If you are filing only to register at age 14 years, and your existing card will not expire before your 16th birthday.
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