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Most Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as Green Cards, are valid for 10 years. When the card is expired or approaching its expiration date, permanent residents generally need to renew it to keep valid proof of their status.

USCIS also requires residents to replace their Green Card in certain situations, including when the card is lost, stolen, or damaged, or when information on the card needs to be changed.

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When do you need to renew or replace your Green Card?

For most permanent residents, the Green Card is valid for 10 years. USCIS recommends renewing a 10-year Permanent Resident Card if it has already expired or will expire within the next six months.

You may also need to request a replacement card if:

  • Your Green Card was lost or stolen.
  • Your Green Card was damaged or mutilated.
  • Information on your card needs to be changed.
  • You became a permanent resident before turning 14 and are now turning 14.

USCIS notes that a Green Card is proof of permanent resident status and also serves as identification and evidence of authorization to live and work in the United States. Keeping the card current can make it easier to prove your status when needed.

How to renew or replace your Green Card

Permanent residents generally use Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew or replace a 10-year Green Card. The form can be filed online through USCIS or by submitting a paper application.

The application requires information such as your name, address, and Alien Registration Number. Depending on the reason for the application, USCIS may also require supporting documentation, such as evidence of a legal name change.

USCIS notes that a Green Card is proof of permanent resident status and also serves as identification and evidence of authorization to live and work in the United States.
USCIS notes that a Green Card is proof of permanent resident status and also serves as identification and evidence of authorization to live and work in the United States.

USCIS advises applicants to use the latest version of Form I-90 and follow the filing instructions provided by the agency. Filing fees may apply, and the current amount should be checked through the USCIS fee information before submitting the application.

What if you have a 2-year conditional Green Card?

Not every Green Card is valid for 10 years. Conditional permanent residents generally receive a card that is valid for two years.

If your status is conditional, you generally should not use Form I-90 to renew the card when the two-year period is ending. Instead, you must file the appropriate petition to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status.

For example, conditional residents whose status was obtained through marriage generally use Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Conditional residents whose status is based on investment generally use Form I-829.

Once the conditions are removed, the resident can receive a new Permanent Resident Card that is generally valid for 10 years.