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Green Card Renewal Checklist: I-90 Document Requirements

Immigration Attorney and Green Card Renewal Resource

Streamline your green card renewal or replacement with our I-90 document checklist. Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) is used to renew an expiring green card, replace a lost or damaged card, or update your card after a name change or other correction. This checklist helps immigration attorneys, paralegals, and permanent residents gather the right documents—copy of current green card, proof of identity, passport-style photos, proof of continued residence, and fee payment—so you can file online or by mail without delays. Receipt notice extends proof of status for 36 months while USCIS processes the application.

Green Card Renewal Checklist: I-90 Document Requirements form template preview

Key Benefits

Ensure complete I-90 package before filing
Avoid RFEs and processing delays
Know photo and identity document requirements
Proof of continued residence and address
File online or by mail with confidence
Receipt extends status 36 months during processing

Common Use Cases

Immigration attorneys preparing I-90 renewalsParalegals assembling green card renewal packagesPermanent residents renewing expiring green cardsReplacing lost, stolen, or damaged green cardsUpdating card after name change or USCIS errorLegal aid and nonprofits assisting LPR clients

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form I-90 and when do I use it?
Form I-90 is the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Use it to renew an expiring green card, replace a lost or damaged card, or get a new card after a name change or other correction. Conditional residents (e.g., through marriage or investment) must use Form I-751 instead, not I-90.
What documents do I need to file with I-90?
You need a copy of your current green card (front and back), proof of identity (e.g., state ID or passport), two USCIS-style passport photos, proof of continued permanent residence and address, and the filing fee. If your card was lost or stolen, you may need a police report or statement. Our checklist covers all required and optional documents.
How long does green card renewal take?
I-90 processing often takes 10–12 months. Your receipt notice (Form I-797C) serves as proof of lawful permanent resident status for 36 months from the date your current card expires, so you can work and travel while waiting.
Can I file Form I-90 online?
Yes. USCIS accepts I-90 online and by mail. Filing online can speed up receipt of the confirmation and avoid mailing delays. Use the current form edition and have all documents and payment ready before you start.

Checklist

USCIS Forms

Complete Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card)
Required

Use current edition from USCIS website. All pages must be same edition date.

Identity Documents

Photocopy of both sides of current Permanent Resident Card
Required

If card lost or stolen, submit copy of prior I-90 filing receipt or other proof of LPR status.

Proof of identity (state ID, driver's license, or passport)
Required

Government-issued photo ID.

Two identical color passport-style photos
Required

USCIS specifications: 2x2 inches, color, white background, taken within 30 days.

Current passport and travel documents (if applicable)

May be requested; have copy available.

Residence Documentation

Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement, lease)
Required

Shows current U.S. address.

Proof of continued permanent residence

Tax returns, employment records, or other evidence you have maintained LPR status.

Supporting Documents

Evidence of name change (if applicable)

Court order, marriage certificate, or divorce decree.

Police report or signed statement (if card lost or stolen)

Required when replacing a lost or stolen green card.

Financial Requirements

Filing fee payment (check current fee on USCIS.gov)
Required

Fee may change. Fee waiver (Form I-912) available if you cannot pay.

USCIS Process

Prepare for biometrics appointment (if scheduled)
Required

USCIS will send notice for fingerprints and photo if required.