Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
I-90 · Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Replaces, renews or corrects a 10-year lawful permanent resident card.
Median processing days
240 days
about 8 months
Typical range (80%)
120–450 days
Most cases decided within about 1.2 years
Approval rate
96.3%
Trailing 12 months · 2025 Q4
Source: USCIS Processing Times and official quarterly data (2025 Q4 snapshot). For reference only, not a time commitment.
Purpose and process
Common reasons: card lost, stolen or damaged; a name / biographic change; or renewal near expiration.
The new card usually cycles through Card Was Produced → Mailed → Delivered.
Who files it
Lawful permanent residents.
Official references
Common USCIS statuses for this form
Case Was Received
USCIS has received your filing and generated a receipt number. This is only the starting point — active review has not begun yet.
Case Was Approved
The case is approved.
New Card Is Being Produced
USCIS is producing a new card for you (replacement, correction or renewal).
Card Was Mailed To Me
The card has been handed off to USPS.
Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
USPS delivered the card to your address.
Frequently asked questions
My green card is lost — can I still travel?
Not recommended. If you are already abroad without it, apply for an I-131A boarding foil. Inside the U.S., file I-90 to replace the card.
How long does I-90 take?
Currently around 8–14 months in most cases. Cards lost or returned by USPS extend the timeline further.
My green card expired but I-90 is still pending.
LPR status does not expire with the card. Some employers or airlines may need a valid card or an I-797C extension notice, though.
Track your I-90 case
Enter your receipt number. MyCases polls USCIS on a schedule and alerts you the moment the status changes — by email, Telegram or WeChat Work. Free forever.
General information only, not legal advice. Official USCIS notices in writing always take precedence.