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

Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a
separate sheet of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), 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?

General Instructions

This form is for permanent residents and conditional residents
to apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) for replacement of permanent resident cards.
NOTE: Do not use 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

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.

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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 to:
1. Replace a lost, stolen or destroyed card; or
2. Update a card after change of name or other biographic
data; or

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?

3. Replace a card that is mutilated; or

You must submit all required initial evidence as well as all
supporting documentation when you file your application.

4. Replace a card that is incorrect on account of USCIS error;
or

1. Your Prior Card or Other Evidence of Identity

5. 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

A. Renewing Expiring or Expired Card. If your card
has already expired or will expire in the next six
months, submit a copy of your card.
B. Replacing Lost or Damaged Card. If your card has
been lost, stolen, damaged, or you never received it,
submit a copy of your card, if you have one. If you do
not have a copy and are at least 18 years of age, you
must submit a copy of 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.
If you have been automatically converted to permanent
residence status, you are considered to be replacing
your card. Submit a copy of your temporary status
document.

6. When you have an older edition of the card and must
replace it with the current type of card.
Form I-90 Instructions (Rev. 03/05/09)Y

2. Correction or Change in Biographical Data
If you are applying to replace a card because of a name
change, you must submit a copy of the original court order
or a certified copy of your marriage certificate reflecting
the new name. To replace a card because of a change of
any other biographic data, you must submit 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 by mail at the
Phoenix, Arizona, Lockbox facility (see address below), or
you may file it electronically by using the Internet.

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. Check our Web site
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.

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Replacing a Card That Was Never Received. If you are
filing this application to replace a permanent resident card that
was never received, you must 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.
In addition to the new Form I-90, you must send a copy of
Form I-797, Notice of Action, that you received for your
previously filed Form I-485 (adjustment of status), Form
I-751 (removal of conditions), or Form I-90.

If you electronically filed your previous Form I-90, you must
send a copy of the e-filing confirmation receipt issued for your
previously filed application.
NOTE: 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 must prepare another
Form I-90. 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.

You must submit all required initial evidence, including your
prior permanent resident card or other evidence of identity,
and any supporting documentation when you submit your
application.
File this application with appropriate fees to the following
Lockbox address:
USCIS
P.O. Box 21262
Phoenix, AZ 85036
For express/courier deliveries, use the following address:
USCIS
ATTN: I-90
1820 Skyharbor, Circle S Floor 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034

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 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.

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

Form I-90 Instructions (Rev. 03/05/09)Y Page 2

What Is the Filing Fee?
The fee for this application is $290.
The fee for the biometrics is $80.
You may submit one check or money order for both the
application and biometrics fees, for a total of $370.
Exceptions. There are three exceptions to having to pay the
$290 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 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.

The debit from your account will usually take 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
USCIS to process the copy in place of your original check. If
the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds,
USCIS 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:

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3. If you are filing only to register at age 14 years, and your
existing card will not expire before your 16th birthday.
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
Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, unless:
1. If you live in Guam, make your check or money order
payable to the "Treasurer, Guam."
2. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands, make your check or
money order payable to the "Commissioner of Finance of
the Virgin Islands."
NOTE: 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.

1. Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select "Immigration
Forms" and check the appropriate fee;
2. Review the Fee Schedule included in your form package, if
you called us to request the form; or
3. Telephone our National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 and ask for the fee information.
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
online at www.uscis.gov, click on "Change your address with
USCIS," and follow the prompts, or you may complete and
mail 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

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Processing Information

Penalties

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.

If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material
fact or submit a false document with this request, we will
deny the benefit 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.

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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.

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 Web site at www.
uscis.gov.
As an alternative 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 Web site. 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.

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
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
20529-2210. OMB No. 1516-0082. Do not mail your
application to this address.

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