Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

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

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

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

What Is the Purpose of This Form?
This form is used by permanent residents to apply for a
replacement or renewal of their existing Permanent Resident
Cards.
This form may also be used by conditional permanent
residents to apply for a replacement of an existing Permanent
Resident Card; however, conditional permanent residents
must not use this form to apply for an extension of their status
(see NOTE below).
NOTE: Conditional permanent residents who obtained such
status through marriage or entrepreneurship and wish to
petition to remove the conditions on their residence must not
use Form I-90. To remove these conditions, follow these
instructions:
1. If you became a conditional resident through marriage to a
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, file 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, file Form I-829, Petition by
Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions.

General Instructions
Answer all questions on this form by typing or clearly printing
in black ink. If an answer is "none," write "NONE."
Each application must be properly signed and accompanied by
the appropriate fee. (See "What is the Filing Fee?" on Page 5
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.

Evidence. You must submit all required initial evidence

along with all the supporting documentation with your
application at the time of filing. If you are electronically filing
this application, you must follow the instructions provided on
the USCIS Web site, www.uscis.gov.

Biometrics Appointment. After receiving your application
and ensuring completeness, USCIS will inform you in writing
when to go to your local USCIS Application Support Center
(ASC) for your biometrics appointment. Failure to attend the
biometrics appointment may result in denial of your
application.

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.

Translations. Any document containing foreign language

submitted to USCIS must be accompanied by a full English
language translation which the translator has certified as
complete and accurate, and by the translator's certification that
he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language
into English.

How Do I Complete Form I-90?
Provide all information requested by typing or clearly printing
in black ink.

Part 1. Information About You
1. Your Current Legal Name - List your full and complete
current legal name.
2. Has your name legally changed since the issuance of
your Permanent Resident Card? - Check the appropriate
box.
If your name has changed since the issuance of your
Permanent Resident Card, proceed to the next question.
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. A legal name change
documents submitted as evidence of a name change must
have been registered with the proper civil authority.
If your name has not changed since the issuance of your
Permanent Resident Card, skip the next question. If you
never previously received your Permanent Resident Card,
skip the next question.
3. Your name exactly as reflected on your Permanent
Resident Card - List your full and complete name as it
appears exactly on your Permanent Resident Card, if your
name has changed since the issuance of your Permanent
Resident Card.
4. U.S. Mailing Address - List your complete U.S. mailing
address. You may list a valid residence, APO, C/O, or
commercial address in the United States.
If your mailing address is Puerto Rico and it contains an
urbanization name, list the urbanization name in the C/O
line.
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5. U.S. Residence Address - List your U.S. residence
address if this address is different from your U.S. mailing
address. You must list a valid home address in the United
States.
6. Gender - Check the appropriate box.
7. Date of Birth - List the date on which you were born in
mm/dd/yyyy format.
8. Country of Birth - List the country in which you were
born.
9. City/Town/Village of Birth - List the city, town, or
village in which you were born.
10. Social Security Number - List your 9-digit U.S. Social
Security Number.
11. A-Number - List your 8-digit or 9-digit Alien Registration
Number.
12. Class of Admission - List the three letter code for the
immigrant category under which you were granted
permanent resident or conditional permanent resident
status. This code can be found on your card, and it is
typically one or two letters followed by a number.
13. Date of Admission - List the date on which you were
granted permanent resident or conditional permanent
resident status in mm/dd/yyyy format.

Part 2. Application Type
1. My status is - Check only one box that pertains to your
current immigration status.
2. Reason for application - Check only one box in either
Section A or Section B based on the section that is
applicable to you. Thoroughly read the instructions below
before selecting the appropriate box in either Section A or
Section B.
Section A
This section is only applicable to permanent residents or
permanent residents in commuter status. This section must not
be used by conditional permanent residents, who must
complete Section B.
A. My previous card was lost, stolen, or destroyed Check this reason 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; e.g., passport, driver's license, or military
identification document. You must include the
application fee and biometric fee with this application
if filing using reason "A."

B. My previous card was issued but never received Check this reason if you never received your card.
Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797, Notice of
Action, for Form I-485, Form I-751, Form I-829, or
Form I-90 that should have resulted in issuance of
your Permanent Resident Card. You must also submit
a copy of a government-issued form of identification
that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and
signature; e.g., passport, driver's license, military
identification document. No application fee and no
biometric fee are required if filing using reason "B."
NOTE: This reason for filing does not apply if the
card was mailed to you at the address you provided,
and it was never returned as undeliverable to USCIS.
To determine if your card was returned to USCIS, call
the National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 or visit www.uscis.gov and check
your case status online. If the card was not returned as
undeliverable to USCIS, then you must file Form I-90
using reason "A" (My previous card has been lost,
stolen, or destroyed).
C. My existing card has been mutilated - Check this
reason 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;
e.g., passport, driver's license, or military
identification document. You must include the
application fee and biometric fee with this
application if filing using reason "C."
D. My existing card has incorrect data because of
USCIS error - Check this reason if your card has
incorrect data, and the error was caused by USCIS.
Attach the original Permanent Resident Card issued
with the incorrect data. A copy of the card is not
acceptable in this case. Failure to submit the original
Permanent Resident Card will result in the rejection of
Form I-90.
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
application fee and no biometric fee are required if
filing using reason "D."

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NOTE: If the error was not caused by USCIS, this
reason for filing does not apply; instead, you must file
using reason "E" (My name or other biographic
information has been legally changed since issuance of
my existing card).
E. My name or other biographic information has
legally changed since issuance of my existing card Check this reason if your biographical information has
changed since the issuance of your card. You may also
select this reason if your card has incorrect data and the
error was not caused by USCIS. Submit a copy of the
original court order reflecting your new name or a copy
of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, birth
certificate, adoption decree, passport or applicable
court documents, etc. Marriage certificate or court
documents submitted as evidence of name change must
have been registered with the proper civil authority.
You must include the application fee and biometric
fee with this application if filing using reason "E."
F. My existing card will expire in six months or
already has expired - Check this reason if your card
will be expiring in the next six months or if your card
has already expired. If you file using this reason, and
your existing card will not expire within six months,
your application will be rejected. Submit a copy of your
expired/expiring Permanent Resident Card. You must
include the application fee and biometric Fee with
this application if filing using reason "F."
G1. I have reached my 14th birthday, and my existing
card will not expire before my 16th birthday Check this reason if you have reached your 14th
birthday, and your current card will expire after your
16th birthday. When filing Form I-90 using this
reason, submit a copy of your current Permanent
Resident Card. You must include the biometric fee
only with this application if filing using reason "G1."
No application fee is required.
You may select this reason only if your current card
was issued prior to your 14th birthday, and you are
now filing this application for registration purposes.
Registration and fingerprinting are required within 30
days after a child reaches 14 years of age. After
reaching 14 years of age, a legal permanent resident
must register and submit Form I-90.
If your existing card will expire before your 16th
birthday, you cannot file Form I-90 using this reason;
instead, you must file using reason "G2" (I have
reached my 14th birthday, and my existing card will
expire before my 16th birthday).

NOTE: If your card has expired, you cannot file
Form I-90 using this reason. You must file using
reason "F" (My existing card will expire in six months
or has already expired).
G2. I have reached my 14th birthday, and my existing
card will expire before my 16th birthday - Check
this reason if you have reached your 14th birthday,
and your current card will expire before your 16th
birthday. When filing Form I-90 using this reason,
submit a copy of your current Permanent Resident
Card. You must include the application fee and
biometric fee with this application if filing using
reason "G2."
You may select this reason only if your current card
was issued prior to your 14th birthday and you are
now filing this application for registration purposes.
Registration and fingerprinting are required within 30
days after a child reaches 14 years of age. After
reaching 14 years of age, a legal permanent resident
must register and submit Form I-90.
If your existing card will expire after your 16th
birthday, you cannot file Form I-90 using this reason;
instead, you must file using reason "G1" (I have
reached by 14th birthday and my existing card will
not expire before my 16th birthday).
NOTE: If your card has expired, you cannot file
Form I-90 using this reason. You must file using
reason "F" (My existing card will expire in six
months or has already expired).
H1. I am a permanent resident who is taking up
commuter status - Check this reason if you are
currently a permanent resident and are taking up
commuter status. Only lawful permanent resident
aliens who are employed in the United States are
eligible for commuter status. Submit evidence of your
employment in the United States dated within the last
six months. Evidence may consist of employment pay
stubs and/or letter from your employer on the
employer's letterhead containing the address and
phone number of the employer. You must also include
the name of the U.S. port of entry if using this reason,
so that your card can be sent to that U.S. port of entry.
You can pick up your card directly from that U.S. port
of entry. You must include the application fee and
biometric fee with this application if filing using
reason "H1."

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H2. I am a commuter who is taking up actual residence
in the United States - Check this reason if you are
currently on commuter status and are taking up
permanent resident status. Submit evidence of 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 application fee and biometric
fee with this application if filing using reason “H2.”
I.

J.

I have been automatically converted to permanent
resident status - Check this reason if you have been
automatically converted to permanent resident status.
Submit evidence of your temporary residence status.
Evidence may consist of a copy of your Form I-797,
Notice of Action, for Form I-698 or 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; e.g., passport, driver's
license, or military identification document. You must
include the application fee and biometric fee along
with this application if filing using reason "I."
I have a prior edition of the Alien Registration
Card, or I am applying to replace my current
Permanent Resident Card for a reason that is not
specified above - Check this reason if you have an old
edition of the Alien Registration Card. You may also
select this reason if you wish to replace your current
Permanent Resident Card for any reason not specified
in one of the categories above mentioned. Submit a
copy of your Alien Registration Card or Permanent
Resident Card. You must include the application fee
and biometric fee with this application if filing using
reason "J."

Section B
This section is only applicable to conditional permanent
residents. This section must not be used by permanent
residents or permanent residents in commuter status; instead,
they must complete Section A.
A. My previous card was lost, stolen, or destroyed Check this reason 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; e.g., passport, driver's license, or military
identification document. You must include the
application fee and biometric fee with this
application if filing using reason "A."

B. My previous card was issued but never received Check this reason if you never received your card.
Submit a copy of the latest Form I-797, Notice of
Action, for Form I-485, Form I-751, Form I-829, or
Form I-90 that should have resulted in issuance of
your Permanent Resident Card. You must also submit
a copy of a government-issued form of identification
that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and
signature; e.g., passport, driver's license, or military
identification document. No application fee and no
biometric fee are required if filing using reason "B."
NOTE: This reason for filing does not apply if the
card was mailed to you at the address you provided,
and it was never returned as undeliverable to USCIS.
To determine if your card was returned to USCIS, call
the National Customer Service Center at
1-800-375-5283 or visit www.uscis.gov and check
your case status online. If the card was not returned as
undeliverable to USCIS, then you must file Form I-90
using reason "A" (My previous card has been lost,
stolen, or destroyed).
C. My existing card has been mutilated - Check this
reason 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;
e.g., passport, driver's license, or military identification
document. You must include the application fee and
biometric fee with this application if filing using
reason "C."
D. My existing card has incorrect data because of
USCIS error - Check this reason if your card has
incorrect data, and the error was caused by USCIS.
Attach the original Permanent Resident Card issued
with the incorrect data. A copy of the card is not
acceptable in this case. Failure to submit the original
Permanent Resident Card will result in the rejection of
Form I-90.
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
application fee and no biometric fee are required if
filing using reason "D."

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NOTE: If the error was not caused by USCIS, this
reason for filing does not apply; instead, you must file
using reason "E" (My name or other biographic
information has been legally changed since issuance of
my existing card).
E. My name or other biographic information has
legally changed since issuance of my existing card Check this reason if your biographical information has
changed since the issuance of your card. You may also
select this reason if your card has incorrect data, and
the error was not caused by USCIS. Submit a copy of
the original court order reflecting your new name or a
copy of your original marriage certificate, divorce
decree, birth certificate, adoption decree, passport or
applicable court documents, etc. Marriage certificate or
court documents submitted as evidence of name
change must have been registered with the proper civil
authority. You must include the application fee and
biometric fee with this application if filing using
reason "E."

Part 3. Processing Information
1. Mother's First Name - List your mother's given name.
2. Father's First Name - List your father's given name.
3. City of residence where you applied for an immigrant
visa or adjustment of status - List the location of the
U.S. Embassy or consulate or USCIS office where you
filed your application for an immigrant visa or adjustment
of status.
4. Consulate where immigrant visa was issued or USCIS
office where status was adjusted - List location of the
U.S. Embassy or consulate or USCIS office where you
became a permanent resident
5. If you entered the United States with an immigrant
visa also complete the following - If you entered the
United States with an immigrant visa, you must answer
this question. List your destination in the United States at
time of admission and port of entry where admitted to
United States in the space provided. If you were granted
adjustment of status at a USCIS office in the Unites States,
then skip this question and proceed to Question 6.
6. Have you ever been ordered removed from the United
States? - Check the appropriate box. If the answer is
“Yes,” you must provide a detailed explanation in Part 7.

7. Since you were granted permanent residence, have you
ever filed Form I-407, Abandonment by Alien of Status
as Lawful Permanent Resident, or otherwise been
determined to have abandoned your status? - Check the
appropriate box. If the answer is “Yes,” you must provide
a detailed explanation in Part 7.

Part 4. Accommodations for Individuals With
Disabilities and Impairments
USCIS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
for individuals with disabilities and impairments.
Accommodations vary with the disability(ies) and/or
impairment(s) and involve modifications to practices or
procedures. For example, if you are:
1. Unable to use your hands, you may be permitted to take a
test orally rather than in writing;
2. Hearing-impaired, you may be provided with a signlanguage interpreter for a USCIS-sponsored training
session; or
3. Unable to travel to a designated USCIS location for an
interview, you may be visited at your home or a hospital.
If you believe that you need us to accommodate your
disability and/or impairment, check the "Yes" box and then
check any applicable box that describes the nature of your
disability(ies) and/or impairment(s). Also, write the type(s) of
accommodation(s) you are requesting on the line(s) provided.
If you are requesting a sign-language interpreter, be sure to
indicate which language. If you need more space, use a
separate sheet of paper.
NOTE: All domestic USCIS facilities meet the Accessibility
Guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, so you do
not need to contact us to request an accommodation for
physical access to a domestic USCIS office.
USCIS considers requests for accommodations on a case-bycase basis. Asking for an accommodation will not affect your
eligibility for the benefit.

Part 5. Signature
Every application must contain the original signature of the
applicant. 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.
Include a valid phone number where you may be reached.

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Part 6. Signature of Person Preparing Form,
If Other Than Above
This section must contain the original signature of the person
completing this form, if other than the person in Part 5. If the
person completing this form is associated with a business or
organization, complete the business/organization name and
address section. If the person completing this form is an
attorney or representative, submit a completed Form G-28
along with this application.
Include a valid phone number where the person completing
this form may be reached.

Part 7. Explanation Page
If you answered “Yes” to Question 6 or Question 7 in Part 3,
you must provide a detailed explanation in this part.

What Is the Filing Fee?
The filing fee for Form I-90 is based on the reason for filing as
explained in the instructions above.
If your application requires a fee, the specific fee amounts are:

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:
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.

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.
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.

Where To File?
You have the option of filing this paper form by mail at the
address below, or you may file it electronically by visiting our
Web site at www.uscis.gov.
By Mail:
For U.S. Postal Service deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
P.O. Box 21262
Phoenix, AZ 85036
For non-U.S. Postal Service deliveries:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Attention: I-90
1820 Skyharbor, Circle S Floor 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
NOTE: You must file this application along with the
appropriate fees and all required evidence. If you do not
include a check or money order for the exact amount, your
application will be rejected.

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Electronic Submission
While many of our customers are eligible to file this form
electronically (E-file), there are some restrictions and
certain applicants based on the filing reason may not be
eligible to file this form electronically.
Check our Web site at www.uscis.gov for a list of
applicants who are eligible to file this form electronically,
and refer to the instructions on how to properly complete
this form and submit the appropriate fees.
If you are not eligible to file this form electronically, you
must submit the paper version of this form (see By Mail
addresses above).

Address Changes
If you change your address and you have an application or
petition pending with USCIS, you must change your address.
You may change your address online at www.uscis.gov by
clicking on "Change your address with USCIS" and following
the prompts or by phone at 1-800-375-5283. You may also
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

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.

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 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.

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.
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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, and
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 Products 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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