How to get a new green card if my old one was lost, stolen, or destroyed?
You should file Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90) to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services if your current green card was partially or completely damaged, lost or stolen.
A copy or your original green card must be also submitted along with Form I-90. You should show some evidence of your identity upon USCIS request, such as copies of employment authorization card or valid external passport. If you turned to police in order to find your green card that was stolen, a copy of the police report should be submitted to USCIS too.
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Form I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
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When do I need to renew my green card?
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Do I need to file Form I-131A if my green card expired?
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What should I do if I have not received my green card in the mail?
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How much will it cost to renew my green card?
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Why can the green card renewal application be denied?
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