Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

OMB No. 1615-0082; Expires 06/30/09

Instructions for I-90, Application
to Replace Permanent Resident Card

Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a
separate sheet(s) of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A #), if any, at the top of each sheet of paper
and indicate the section and number of the item to which the answer refers.

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:
1. 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
2. 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:
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 up 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.

General Instructions.
Please answer all questions by typing or clearly printing in
black ink. If an answer is "none," write "NONE."
Every application must be properly signed and accompanied
by the appropriate fee. (See "What Is the Filing 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. Unless specifically required that an original
document be filed with an application or petition, an ordinary
legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents
submitted when not required will remain a part of the record,
even if the submission was not required.
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:
1. 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.
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2. 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.
What Is Evidence of Registration?
A pending application for a replacement permanent resident
card is temporary evidence of registration.

Where to File.
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:
1. 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.
2. 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:
1. 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.

2. 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 I-90
16420 Valley View Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90638-5821
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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 Filing Fee.
The fee for this application is $290.00.
The fee for the biometrics is $80.00.

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.

How to Check If the Fees Are Correct.
The form and biometric fees on this form are current as of the
edition date appearing in the lower right corner of this page.
However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can
verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps
below:

You may submit one check or money order for both the
application and biometrics fees, for a total of $370.00.

1. Visit our website at www.uscis.gov, select
"Immigration Forms" and check the appropriate fee;

Exceptions. There are three exceptions to having to pay the
$290.00 application filing fee:

2. Review the Fee Schedule included in your form
package, if you called us to request the form; or

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.

3. Telephone our National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.

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.
If you are filing only to register at age 14 years, and your
existing card will not expire before your 16th birthday.
1. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or
other financial institution located in the United States and
must be payable in U.S. currency; and
2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, unless:
A. If you live in Guam and are filing your petition
there, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam.
B. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are filing
your petition there, make it payable to
Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands.
NOTE: Please spell out U.S. Department of Homeland
Security; do not use the initials "USDHS" or "DHS."
Notice to Those 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 take 24 hours, and will be shown on your regular
account statement.

NOTE: If your Form I-90 requires payment of a biometric
service fee for USCIS to take your fingerprints, photograph or
signature, you can use the same procedure to obtain the correct
biometric fee.

Address Changes.
If you change your address and you have an application or
petition pending with USCIS, you may change your address
on-line at www.uscis.gov, click on "Change your address with
USCIS" and follow the prompts or by completing and mailing
Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Change of Address
P.O. Box 7134
London, KY 40742-7134
For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail
to:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Change of Address
1084-I South Laurel Road
London, KY 40744

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.

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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.

collection of information is estimated at 55 minutes per
response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and submitting the form. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this
collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden to: 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. Do not mail your application to this
address.

USCIS Forms and Information.
To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free number at
1-800-870-3676. You can also get USCIS forms and
information on immigration laws, regulations and procedures
by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 or visiting our internet website at www.uscis.
gov.
As an altenative to waiting in line for assistance at your local
USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through
our internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system,
visit our website. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler
and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment.
InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that
appears on the screen.

Penalties.
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 filing for, 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 for which you are filing. Our legal
right to ask for this information can be found in the
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. 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 Form I-90.

Paperwork Reduction Act.
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information
collection and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid
OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this
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