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Green Card Replacement

This page was designed to help an individual complete and file his or her own Green Card replacement application.

A brief overview: Green card is a government-issued card which acts as the proof of permanent resident status in the United States. Getting a new green card or replacing an expired/lost green card is not an easy process.

Immspec.com will help you determine what application form you have to fill out and help you in a step by step manner throughout the green card replacement process. So, let us guide you through the step-by-step process of applying for green card replacement.

You can replace your green card with a new one, if

Your permanent resident card is lost, stolen or expired;
Your green card was issued before 14 years of age and is only 30 days away from your 14th birthday;
Your card contains erroneous data;
Your name or other biographic information on the card has been legally changed since the issuance of the existing card; (To replace a card because of name change, you must submit a copy of a court order or marriage certificate reflecting the new name)
You have been in commuter resident status and is now taking up actual residence in the United States;
You have been in permanent resident status in the U.S. and is now taking up commuter status;
You have never received the previous card that was issued to you by the USCIS.

Applying to replace green card:

You may apply for the replacement of green card by filing Form I-90, the Application to Replace Permanent Residence Card. Along with the application, you must pay appropriate fee for replacing green card.

List of documents to be submitted with Form I-90:

Your previous permanent resident card or other evidence of identity such as driving license, passport or a copy of another document containing your name, date of birth, photograph and signature;
You should submit police report of stolen or lost green card, if your card is lost/stolen;
Three recent passport-style photographs (size-51 mm by 51 mm); and
Evidence of last departure from the U.S. (for instance airline ticket or boarding pass)

Once the application for the replacement of green card is filed, the USCIS will review your green card application. You will be notified, if your application for replacement is denied or approved. For the completion of the card replacement process, you have to report in person to your local USCIS District Office in the United States. If the information you provided in the application is accurate and complete, it will be approved. Once it is approved, your card will be manufactured and sent to you.

Obtaining a new green card is time consuming. So, the immigrant authorities will first issue a temporary proof of status. The temporary proof of status is issued by stamping an applicant's passport. For those whose passport is lost or stolen, USCIS will issue them a temporary document with photograph, valid for one year.

Green card processing time:

Normally, it takes about 10-12 months to receive your new green card. Until you get a new one, you can make use of temporary proof of status which will be valid for one year. To know more about processing time, Visit Green Card Processing Time page.

If you have any queries regarding green card replacement, please feel free to contact us. We help you to immigrate to and/or work in the USA. We do not represent you, but provide a personal service; and we do so with a smile!