When should I renew my 10-year Green Card?

USCIS recommends filing Form I-90 to renew your 10-year Permanent Resident Card within 180 days (6 months) before your card expires. Filing earlier than 180 days before expiration may lead to USCIS rejecting your application and returning the filing fee.

How much does it cost to renew a Green Card?

On the USCIS Form G-1055 fee schedule checked on October 12, 2026, a general Form I-90 filing is $415 online or $465 on paper. That schedule does not add a separate biometrics fee for a general filing. Some reasons are $0, including a card returned to USCIS as undeliverable, a DHS error on the card, and a child who turns 14 when the current card expires after age 16. Confirm the fee on the current G-1055 schedule before you pay.

What happens if my Green Card has already expired?

Your permanent resident status does not expire when the card expires, but your proof of status does. You should file Form I-90 as soon as possible. While your application is pending, the Form I-797 receipt notice serves as temporary proof of status when presented with your expired card.

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USCIS Recommended Renewal Window

USCIS recommends filing Form I-90 within 180 days (6 months) before your card expires.

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Form I-90 fees (USCIS G-1055, checked October 12, 2026)

Filing Method	Fee	Biometrics	Total Cost
Online Filing	$415	$0 (Included)	$415
Paper Filing	$465	$0 (Included)	$465

A general filing is $415 online or $465 on paper, and this schedule does not add a separate biometrics fee for that filing. The fee is $0 when USCIS returned the card as undeliverable, when DHS made an error on the card, or when a child turns 14 and the current card expires after age 16. Fee waivers use paper Form I-912. Confirm the amount on the current G-1055 fee schedule before you pay.

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About Green Card (Form I-90) Renewal

A Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a Green Card) is typically issued with a 10-year validity period. Keeping your card updated is crucial for proving your authorization to live and work in the United States, traveling internationally, and applying for U.S. citizenship.

Under USCIS regulations, you should file Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) within the 6-month window before your card expires. If you file too early (more than 180 days before expiration), USCIS may reject your application and return your fee. If you file after expiration, your proof of status may lapse until you obtain an ADIT stamp or a receipt notice extension.

📋 Official Source: For official forms, online filing portals, and fees breakdown, visit the official USCIS Form I-90 Page. If you notice policy updates or fee changes, please notify us at hello@globalvisamath.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I file my I-90 renewal application?

You should file within 180 days (6 months) before your current card expires. Filing earlier than 180 days may result in USCIS rejecting your application and returning your fee.

What is the filing fee for Form I-90?

On the USCIS Form G-1055 schedule checked on October 12, 2026, a general filing is $415 online or $465 on paper. That schedule does not add a separate biometrics fee for a general filing. Some reasons are $0. Check the current G-1055 fee schedule before you pay.

What if my card is already expired?

Your lawful permanent resident status does not expire when your card does, but your official proof of status does. File Form I-90 immediately. Your I-797 receipt notice extension acts as temporary proof of status while your case is pending.