United States - Replace Your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To Replace Your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card), the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their “Email” and “Password”.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create an account” option.
4. The applicant has to provide their email address when they create an account.
5. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Sign Up” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can log in with their “Email” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service of “Replace green card” from the option list.
8. The Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. The Fee for this procedure can be paid online.
10. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
11. USCIS may require that the applicant has to appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, a photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify the identity and other information.
12. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
13. The applicant has to visit for the biometric purpose.
14. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
15. Also, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
16. The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.

Apply by Mail:

1. To Replace Your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card), the applicant has to use the approach the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security link

   Note: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button.

2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
9. USCIS may require that the applicant has to appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, a photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify the identity and other information.
10. The applicant gets the appointment slot date and time from the officer through call or mail.
11. The applicant has to visit for biometric purposes.
12. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the notification through mail.
13. Also, the applicant will get the certificate through mail.
14. The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.

Status Check:

1. The Status of the application can be tracked by clicking the following Link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can log in directly using their receipt number.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Sign up” option.
4. While registering, the applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on the “Sign up” button.
5. Once the registration is successful, an applicant can track the application with their Receipt Number.
6. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
7. Applicants must provide all the information necessary for the application procedure online.
8. Finally, the applicant has to click on the “check status” button.

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Required Documents

• Application form link
• Address proof
• ID proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Affidavit of loss (if lost)
• Complaint copy from the police (if stolen)
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
USCIS
Attn: I-90
P.O. Box 21262
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1262

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
USCIS
Attn: I-90 (Box 21262)
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034-4850
Regional Office link - (Note: Enter the ZIP code and click the “Search” button)

Eligibility

• Any green card holder who intends to Replace Your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The filing fee for this application is $455.
• The biometric services fee for this application is $85.

Validity

• The validity of this certificate is 6 years.

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is up to 5 - 6 weeks.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Complete instruction for applying for this form is given below the form page.

Required Information

The information needed to be filled in the application form is listed below:

• Information About the applicant such as:
• Current legal name
• Other Names Used Since Birth
• Date of birth
• Sex
• City or Town
• Country of Birth
• Country of Citizenship
• Alien Registration Number
• USCIS Online Account Number
• U.S Social Number
• U.S Mailing Address
• Recent Immigration History
• Last place of arrival
• Filing Category
• Additional Information
• Information About Parents
• Marital History
• Information About Child
• Biographic Information
• Individuals With Disabilities
• Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature
• General Eligibility

Need for the Document

• A green card, known officially as a permanent resident card, is an identity document that shows that a person has permanent residency in the United States. Green card holders are formally known as lawful permanent residents.
• If the person lost or damaged or stolen a card, The applicant has to apply for a replacement card from the USCIS.

Information which might help

• For more information about filling the application form link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

Conditional Permanent Residents:

• If the applicant is a conditional permanent resident, the applicant must replace the Green Card if:
• The applicant's previous card was lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed
• The applicant card contains incorrect information
• The applicant has legally changed your name or other biographic information on the card since you last received your card, or
• The applicant never received the previous card we issued to you.