How to Renew Your Green Card 2026 — Complete I-90 Guide

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🔄 Green Card Renewal Guide

Complete I-90 process, costs, and processing times for 2025-2026

📅 Green Card Expiry Calculator

Enter your card’s issue date to see when it expires and when to renew

📋 7-Step I-90 Renewal Process

1
Determine Eligibility

You can renew if your card expires within 6 months, has already expired, or if your card was damaged, lost, or contains incorrect information.

2
Gather Documents

You’ll need your current green card, government-issued photo ID, and two passport-style photos. If your card was lost/stolen, you may need a police report.

3
File Form I-90 Online

Create a USCIS online account and file electronically at uscis.gov. Online filing is faster and allows you to track your case status.

4
Pay the Filing Fee

The total cost is $465 ($410 filing fee + $85 biometrics fee). Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on income.

5
Receive Receipt Notice

USCIS will mail you a receipt notice (I-797C) within 2-3 weeks. This extends your green card validity for 24 months and serves as temporary proof of status.

6
Attend Biometrics Appointment

Visit your local USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) for fingerprinting and photos. Bring your appointment notice and current green card.

7
Receive New Card

Your new green card will be mailed to you. Make sure your address is current with USCIS. The new card will be valid for another 10 years.

💰 Total Renewal Cost: ~$500

FeeAmount
I-90 Filing Fee$410
Biometrics Fee$85
Passport Photos (estimated)$15
Total~$510

⏱️ Processing Times

StageTimelineNotes
Receipt Notice2-3 weeksExtends card 24 months
Biometrics Appointment3-8 weeksAfter filing
Card Production8-12 monthsTypical processing
Card Delivery1-2 weeksAfter approval

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