Check your Green Card
Confirma la fecha de vencimiento. Si faltan 6 meses o ya venció, es hora de renovarla.
Prepare the documentation
Copy of your current Green Card (front and back).
Data change testing (if applicable).
Passport-style photographs (if required by the form).
Fill out Form I-90
Available online at uscis.gov or by mail.
You can create an account on the USCIS portal to track your application.
Pay the fee
Approximate cost: $465 - $540 USD (may include biometric fee).
Check your specific case with the official USCIS fee calculator.
Submit your application
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En línea: pago electrónico, actualizaciones y seguimiento.
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Por correo: incluye todos los documentos solicitados según instrucciones.
Attend the biometric appointment
USCIS te notificará si necesitas ir a una cita para tomar huellas, foto y firma digital. Es obligatoria en la mayoría de los casos.
Receive your new Green Card
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El procesamiento puede tardar entre 6 y 12 meses.
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Puedes monitorear tu caso con el número de recibo (receipt number).
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Mientras esperas, puedes usar el recibo I-90 junto a tu tarjeta vencida como prueba de residencia.
Renewal
of the Green Card (Permanent Residence Card in the USA)
Mantén tu estatus legal al día y evita problemas al viajar, trabajar o realizar trámites en Estados Unidos.
If your Green Card is about to expire, has been lost, or your personal information has changed, here you'll find all the information you need to renew it step by step.
Who should renew their Green Card?
Renewal is mandatory for legal permanent residents with a 10-year valid card that is:
About to expire or already expired.
Damaged, lost or with modified personal data (name, photo, etc.).
Exceptions:
Conditional residents (2 years): must follow a different process (form I-751).
If you've already applied for citizenship, you can opt out of renewing; your status will be temporarily covered while you wait.
Deadlines and Recommendations
The processing time for a green card renewal generally ranges from 6 to 12 months, although this period may be longer depending on the application load and your specific situation. It's important to note that if your card expires, you do not lose your status as a legal permanent resident; only the physical document expires, not your right to legally reside in the United States.
If you are abroad when your green card expires, you should not file Form I-90 immediately. First, you should contact the appropriate U.S. consulate or port of entry for guidance on how to proceed based on your situation. This precaution will help you avoid complications when re-entering the U.S. or continuing with your renewal.
