Overview
- Renewals and replacements are filed on Form I-90 through the USCIS portal or by mail, with the agency urging submission about six months before expiration to avoid travel and employment disruptions.
- Typical evidence includes a valid photo ID, a birth record or equivalent, relevant passport pages with visas or stamps, and when applicable Forms I-94 or I-797.
- The current fees set in April 2024 are $415 for online filings and $465 for paper filings, and the amounts include biometric services.
- After filing, the USCIS case receipt automatically extends Green Card validity for 36 months and serves as temporary proof when presented with the expired card.
- Payments may be made by card using Form G-1450, bank transfer via Form G-1650, or check/money order to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; limited exceptions apply when a card was returned to USCIS and the address remains unchanged with Form I-797 and valid ID.