Filing Form I-90

By promptly filing Form I-90 in these circumstances, you can maintain your lawful permanent resident status, address any issues, and ensure that your green card aligns with your current situation.

Who Is Eligible to File Form I-90?

The following individuals can file Form I-90:

1. Lawful permanent residents: Green card holders whose existing card expires within six months are lost, stolen, damaged, or contain incorrect information.
2. Conditional permanent residents: Individuals with conditional permanent residence status obtained through marriage or investment, whose conditional green card expires or has errors.
3. Permanent residents with expired green cards: Permanent residents whose green card has already expired.
4. Permanent residents with incorrect information: Individuals whose green card contains incorrect information such as name, date of birth, or other biographic details.

How Do I Fill Out Form I-90?

Form I-90 can be filled out online on the USCIS website or by using a physical paper form. To ensure a smooth and accurate completion of the form, consider the following helpful tips:

• If a question does not apply to you, enter “N/A.”
• If the answer is 0, enter a zero or write “none.”
• If you fill out Form I-90 on paper, ensure all the information is accurate and type or write your replies in black ink.

Form I-90 Filing Fee

The current filing fee for Form I-90 as of June 2023 is $455. In addition to this fee, there is usually an additional $85 biometrics fee, bringing the total to $540. These payments are non-refundable. However, there are several situations where you may be exempt from paying any fees for your green card application:

• If USCIS granted you a green card, but you have yet to receive it, you may not have to pay any fees. However, certain conditions must be met: 
  • More than 30 days have passed since the green card was mailed to you and 
  • It was returned to USCIS as undeliverable, and 
  • You have not changed the address provided to USCIS.
• If errors on your green card were made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you are not required to pay any fees.
• You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you cannot afford the fees due to low income, financial hardship, or receiving public benefits. You must submit a separate form to apply for the fee waiver.

Additionally, if you have recently turned 14 within the last 30 days and your green card will expire when you reach 16, you will only need to pay the $85 biometrics fee.