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Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

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TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card

OMB Number: 1615-0082

07/29/2020


Reason for Revision: Fee Rule

Project Phase: Post G-1056


  • Please note – all instances of “if any” and “if applicable” have been removed from Instructions for Form I-90.

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Expires 07/31/2022

Edition Date 07/23/2020



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NOTE: You can complete and file this form online at www.uscis.gov/I-90 and save $10.


Pages 1-2,


General Instructions

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Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and biometric services fee (if applicable). (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these instructions.)


Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification should also include the date, the translator’s signature and printed name, and may contain the translator’s contact information.


























2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.


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Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these instructions.)



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Delivery Information. If your application is approved, your ensuing secure identity document (for example: Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Document, Travel Document) may be delivered using the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery (SCRD) service. If SCRD is used for delivery, you will be required to sign for delivery of your document. You must provide identification as requested by USPS. If you are not able to sign for your document, you may designate an agent to sign on your behalf. To do this you must complete the US Postal Service Form 3801 and submit it to your local Post Office. Alternatively, if you would like your attorney or accredited representative to receive the document, please ensure that a Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, has been filed with USCIS.



2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.



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Specific Instructions

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Item Number 1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. In addition to USCIS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration Courts, and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) may also issue an A-Number to certain aliens. If you were issued an A- Number, please enter it in the space provided.


Item Number 2. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system, provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.



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Item Number 16. U.S. Social Security Number (if any). Provide your 9-digit U.S. Social Security Number, if any.



Item Number 2.a.  My previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.  Select Item Number 2.a. if your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed.  Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card, if you have one, or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if filing using reason “2.a.”


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Item Number 2.b.  My previous card was issued but never received. Select Item Number 2.b. if you never received your card due to a USCIS mailing error. If the card was returned as undeliverable to USCIS, you also may select Item Number 2.b. Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797, Notice of Action, for any of the following forms that should have resulted in issuance of your Permanent Resident Card: Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence; Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions; Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident; Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA)); EOIR-42B, Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents; or Form I-90. If you were admitted as an immigrant, you may submit a copy of the page in your passport showing the I-551 stamp you received upon admission. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, military identification document).  No filing fee or biometric services fee are required if filing using reason “2.b.”



Item Number 2.c. My existing card has been mutilated. Select Item Number 2.c. if your card is mutilated or partially destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if filing using reason “2.c.”



Include proof of your correct name or biographical data.  Submit a copy of the original court order reflecting your name or a copy of your original marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport, or applicable court documents, etc.  Legal name change documents submitted as evidence of a name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority.  No filing fee or biometric services fee are required if filing using reason “2.d.”



Item Number 2.e. My name or other biographic information has legally changed since issuance of my existing card or my card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. Select Item Number 2.e. if your biographical information has changed since the issuance of your card. You must submit appropriate legal documents that reflect your name or other biographic information that has been legally changed since issuance of your existing card (for example, if your name has been legally changed to another name, a registered copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or other court-issued document showing your name was legally changed). A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select this Item Number 2.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if filing using reason “2.e.”


A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select Item Number 2.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.e.


Item Number 2.f.  My existing card has already expired or will expire within six months.  Select Item Number 2.f. if your card will expire in the next six months or if your card has already expired. If you select Item Number 2.f. and your existing card will not expire within six months, your application may be denied. Submit a copy of your expired/expiring Permanent Resident Card. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.f.


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Item Number 2.g.1.  I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required.  My existing card will expire AFTER my 16th birthday. (NOTE: If you are filing this application before your 14th birthday, or more than 30 days after your 14th birthday, you must select Item Number 2.k. However, if your card has expired, you must select Item Number 2.f.) Select Item Number 2.g.1. if you have reached your 14th birthday within the previous 30 days, and your current card will expire after your 16th birthday. When selecting Item Number 2.g.1., submit a copy of your current Permanent Resident Card. You must include the biometric services fee only with this application if filing using reason “2.g.1.”  No filing fee is required.



Item Number 2.g.2. I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required. My existing card will expire BEFORE my 16th birthday. (NOTE: If you are filing this application before your 14th birthday, or more than 30 days after your 14th birthday, you must select Item Number 2.k. However, if your card has expired, you must select Item Number 2.f.) Select Item Number 2.g.2. if you have reached your 14th birthday, and your current card will expire before your 16th birthday. When selecting Item Number 2.g.2., submit a copy of your current Permanent Resident Card. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if filing using reason “2.g.2.”


Only lawful permanent residents who are employed in the United States and reside in a contiguous foreign territory (Mexico or Canada) may be eligible for commuter status. You must submit evidence of your employment in the United States that is dated within the last six months. Evidence may consist of employment pay stubs and/or a letter from your employer on the employer’s letterhead containing the address and phone number of your employer. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.h.1.


Item Number 2.h.2.  I am a commuter who is taking up actual residence in the United States.  Select Item Number 2.h.2. if you are currently in commuter status and you will be establishing a residence in the United States (lawful permanent resident status). Submit evidence of your U.S. residence. Evidence may consist of a copy of a lease agreement, deed, or utility bills dated within the last six months. If utility bills or other proof of residence are in your spouse or parent’s name, provide a copy of your original marriage or birth certificate as applicable. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.h.2.


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Item Number 2.i. I have been automatically converted to lawful permanent resident status.  Select Item Number 2.i. if you have been automatically converted to lawful permanent resident status. Submit evidence of your temporary residence status. Evidence may consist of a copy of your Form I-797 for Form I-700. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.i.


Item Number 2.j. I have a prior edition of the alien registration card. Select Item Number 2.j. if you have an old edition of the Alien Registration Card. Submit a copy of your alien registration card or Permanent Resident Card. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.j.


Item Number 2.k. I am applying to replace my current Permanent Resident Card for any other reason that is not specified above. You may select Item Number 2.k. if you wish to replace your current Permanent Resident Card for any reason not specified in one of the categories mentioned above. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card. Provide a detailed explanation of the reason you are applying to replace your card in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.k.



Item Number 3.a. My previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. Select Item Number 3.a. if your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 3.a.


Item Number 3.b. My previous card was issued but never received. Select Item Number 3.b. if you never received your card due to a USCIS mailing error. If the card was returned as undeliverable to USCIS, you also may select Item Number 3.b. Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797 for Form I-485 or Form I-90 that should have resulted in issuance of your Permanent Resident Card. If you were admitted as an immigrant, you may submit a copy of the page in your passport showing the I-551 stamp you received upon admission. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). No filing fee or biometric services fee are required if selecting Item Number 3.b.



Item Number 3.c. My existing card has been mutilated. Select Item Number 3.c. if your card is mutilated or partially destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 3.c.



Include proof of your correct name or biographical data.  Submit a copy of the original court order reflecting your name or a copy of your original marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport, or applicable court documents, etc.  Legal name change documents submitted as evidence of a name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority.  No filing fee or biometric services fee are required if selecting Item Number 3.d.



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Item Number 3.e. My name or other biographic information has legally changed since the issuance of my existing card or my card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. Select Item Number 3.e. if your biographical information has changed since the issuance of your card. You must submit appropriate legal documents that reflect your name or other biographic information that has been legally changed since issuance of your existing card (for example, if your name has been legally changed to another name, a registered copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or other court-issued document showing your name was legally changed). A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select Item Number 3.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 3.e.


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Item Numbers 1.a. - 7.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 7., you may make copies of Part 7. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers, and sign and date each sheet.


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Item Number 1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. In addition to USCIS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration Courts, and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) may also issue an A-Number to certain aliens. If you were issued an A- Number, please enter it in the space provided.


Item Number 2. USCIS Online Account Number. If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system, provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.



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Item Number 16. U.S. Social Security Number. Provide your 9-digit U.S. Social Security Number.



Item Number 2.a.  My previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed.  Select Item Number 2.a. if your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed.  Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card, if you have one, or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).





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Item Number 2.b.  My previous card was issued but never received. Select Item Number 2.b. if you never received your card due to a USCIS mailing error. If the card was returned as undeliverable to USCIS, you also may select Item Number 2.b. Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797, Notice of Action, for any of the following forms that should have resulted in issuance of your Permanent Resident Card: Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence; Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions; Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status from Temporary to Permanent Resident; Form I-881, Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (Pursuant to Section 203 of Public Law 105-100 (NACARA)); EOIR-42B, Application for Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Certain Nonpermanent Residents; or Form I-90. If you were admitted as an immigrant, you may submit a copy of the page in your passport showing the I-551 stamp you received upon admission. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, military identification document). 





Item Number 2.c. My existing card has been mutilated. Select Item Number 2.c. if your card is mutilated or partially destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).





Include proof of your correct name or biographical data.  Submit a copy of the original court order reflecting your name or a copy of your original marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport, or applicable court documents, etc.  Legal name change documents submitted as evidence of a name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. 





Item Number 2.e. My name or other biographic information has legally changed since issuance of my existing card or my card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. Select Item Number 2.e. if your biographical information has changed since the issuance of your card. You must submit appropriate legal documents that reflect your name or other biographic information that has been legally changed since issuance of your existing card (for example, if your name has been legally changed to another name, a registered copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or other court-issued document showing your name was legally changed). A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select this Item Number 2.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information.




A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select Item Number 2.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. You must include the filing fee and biometric services fee with your application if selecting Item Number 2.e.


Item Number 2.f.  My existing card has already expired or will expire within six months.  Select Item Number 2.f. if your card will expire in the next six months or if your card has already expired. If you select Item Number 2.f. and your existing card will not expire within six months, your application may be denied. Submit a copy of your expired/expiring Permanent Resident Card.





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Item Number 2.g.1.  I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required.  My existing card will expire AFTER my 16th birthday. (NOTE: If you are filing this application before your 14th birthday, or more than 30 days after your 14th birthday, you must select Item Number 2.k. However, if your card has expired, you must select Item Number 2.f.) Select Item Number 2.g.1. if you have reached your 14th birthday within the previous 30 days, and your current card will expire after your 16th birthday. When selecting Item Number 2.g.1., submit a copy of your current Permanent Resident Card.






Item Number 2.g.2. I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required. My existing card will expire BEFORE my 16th birthday. (NOTE: If you are filing this application before your 14th birthday, or more than 30 days after your 14th birthday, you must select Item Number 2.k. However, if your card has expired, you must select Item Number 2.f.) Select Item Number 2.g.2. if you have reached your 14th birthday, and your current card will expire before your 16th birthday. When selecting Item Number 2.g.2., submit a copy of your current Permanent Resident Card.





Only lawful permanent residents who are employed in the United States and reside in a contiguous foreign territory (Mexico or Canada) may be eligible for commuter status. You must submit evidence of your employment in the United States that is dated within the last six months. Evidence may consist of employment pay stubs and/or a letter from your employer on the employer’s letterhead containing the address and phone number of your employer.





Item Number 2.h.2.  I am a commuter who is taking up actual residence in the United States.  Select Item Number 2.h.2. if you are currently in commuter status and you will be establishing a residence in the United States (lawful permanent resident status). Submit evidence of your U.S. residence. Evidence may consist of a copy of a lease agreement, deed, or utility bills dated within the last six months. If utility bills or other proof of residence are in your spouse or parent’s name, provide a copy of your original marriage or birth certificate as applicable.





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Item Number 2.i. I have been automatically converted to lawful permanent resident status.  Select Item Number 2.i. if you have been automatically converted to lawful permanent resident status. Submit evidence of your temporary residence status. Evidence may consist of a copy of your Form I-797 for Form I-700. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).





Item Number 2.j. I have a prior edition of the alien registration card. Select Item Number 2.j. if you have an old edition of the Alien Registration Card. Submit a copy of your alien registration card or Permanent Resident Card.





Item Number 2.k. I am applying to replace my current Permanent Resident Card for any other reason that is not specified above. You may select Item Number 2.k. if you wish to replace your current Permanent Resident Card for any reason not specified in one of the categories mentioned above. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card. Provide a detailed explanation of the reason you are applying to replace your card in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information.





Item Number 3.a. My previous card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. Select Item Number 3.a. if your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document). 




Item Number 3.b. My previous card was issued but never received. Select Item Number 3.b. if you never received your card due to a USCIS mailing error. If the card was returned as undeliverable to USCIS, you also may select Item Number 3.b. Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797 for Form I-485 or Form I-90 that should have resulted in issuance of your Permanent Resident Card. If you were admitted as an immigrant, you may submit a copy of the page in your passport showing the I-551 stamp you received upon admission. You must also submit a copy of a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).





Item Number 3.c. My existing card has been mutilated. Select Item Number 3.c. if your card is mutilated or partially destroyed. Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).





Include proof of your correct name or biographical data.  Submit a copy of the original court order reflecting your name or a copy of your original marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport, or applicable court documents, etc.  Legal name change documents submitted as evidence of a name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. 





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Item Number 3.e. My name or other biographic information has legally changed since the issuance of my existing card or my card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. Select Item Number 3.e. if your biographical information has changed since the issuance of your card. You must submit appropriate legal documents that reflect your name or other biographic information that has been legally changed since issuance of your existing card (for example, if your name has been legally changed to another name, a registered copy of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption decree, or other court-issued document showing your name was legally changed). A marriage certificate or court documents submitted as evidence of name change must have been registered with the proper civil authority. You also may select Item Number 3.e. if your card has incorrect data and the error was not caused by DHS. You must submit documentary evidence verifying the new data. Provide a detailed explanation of the biographic information that has been legally changed or the error in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information.







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Item Numbers 1.a. - 7.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 7., you may make copies of Part 7. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers, and sign and date each sheet.



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What Is the Filing Fee?

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What Is the Filing Fee?


The filing fee for Form I-90 is based on the reason for filing as explained in Part 2. of these Instructions. If your application requires a filing fee, the filing fee for this application is $455.  If your application requires a biometric services fee, the biometric services fee for this application is $85.

















NOTE: The filing fee and biometric services fee are not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amount.


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Use the following guidelines when you prepare your checks or money orders for the Form I-90 filing fee and biometric services fee:


1.   The checks or money orders must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and



You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it.  If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check.  If your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time.  If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee. 


Payments by Credit Card

If you are filing your application at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee and biometric services fee using a credit card. Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/G-1450 for more information.

How To Check If the Fees Are Correct


Form I-90’s filing fee and biometric services fee are current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below.




Fee Waiver


You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c).  If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.


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What Is the Filing Fee?


The filing fee for Form I-90 is $415.


There is no filing fee if you selected one of the following Reasons for Application Part 2. of Form I-90:


2.b. My previous card was issued but never received;


2.d. My existing card has incorrect data because of a Department of Homeland Security error;


2.g.1. I have reached my 14th birthday and am registering as required. My existing card will expire AFTER my 16th birthday;


3.b. My previous card was issued but never received; or


3.d. My existing card has incorrect data because of a Department of Homeland Security error.


NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amount.


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Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-90 filing fee:


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



You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it.  If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check.  If your check is returned as unpayable, we may reject your application. 






Payments by Credit Card

If you are filing your application at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee and biometric services fee using a credit card. Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/G-1450 for more information.

How To Check If the Fees Are Correct


Form I-90’s filing fee is current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below.




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USCIS Privacy Act Statement

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DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application.



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DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your application.




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