Form I-90 · Green Card Renewal
Green Card Renewal, Done Right the First Time
An expiring green card does not put your residency at risk — but a mishandled renewal can put your proof of it on hold. Attorney Goncalves keeps your Form I-90 clean, correct, and on time.
When to File for a Renewal or Replacement
Card expiring soon
A 10-year green card should be renewed in the six months before it expires to avoid gaps in proof of status.
Lost or stolen card
If your card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, Form I-90 replaces it so you always have valid evidence of residence.
Name or data change
Legal name changes or errors on the card are corrected through a replacement application.
Old-version card
Cards issued without an expiration date or in older formats should be replaced with a current version.
Renewal vs. Replacement — Don't Mix Them Up
Form I-90 renews a standard 10-year green card or replaces a lost, damaged, or outdated one. It is not the same as Form I-751, which removes the conditions on a 2-year marriage-based card.
Filing the wrong form wastes fees and months. Part of our job is making sure you are on the right track before anything is submitted.
The Renewal Process, Step by Step
- 1Confirm you are filing I-90 (renewal) and not I-751 (removing conditions on a 2-year card).
- 2Gather your current card, identity documents, and any name-change records.
- 3Prepare and submit Form I-90 with the correct fee and evidence.
- 4Attend a biometrics appointment, then receive your new card by mail.