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Green Card Replacement

Green Card Replacement

Learn How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Green Card

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The Green Card Replacement Application Guide was developed to help a United States permanent resident, also known as a Green Card holder, complete and file his or her own Green Card replacement application without the costly assistance of an immigration attorney. The application guide contains detailed filing instructions and all the required Green Card replacement application forms.

If you lost your Green Card it should be replaced immediately. This is also true if your Green Card is stolen, mutilated, destroyed, becomes illegible, or if it contains incorrect or outdated information. Older versions such as: Form AR-3, Form I-151 and Form I-551 must be replaced by the new version. Individuals that have "Commuter Status" or are automatically being converted to permanent status should also replace their Green Cards.

You should order the Green Card Replacement Guide if one or more of the following applies to you:
  • Lost or Stolen Green Card: If your Green Card is lost or stolen, you should file for a replacement immediately.

  • Mutilated or Destroyed Green Card: If your Green Card is mutilated, destroyed or becomes illegible, you should request a replacement immediately.

  • Name Change: If you have recently changed your name due to marriage or any other reason, you need to request an updated Green Card with the new name.

  • Incorrect or Outdated Information: If your Green Card contains incorrect or outdated information, you should update it immediately.

  • Green Card Not Received: Occasionally a Green Card is never received even though the application was approved and the Green Card issued by the USCIS. If you have already submitted a Green Card application, but did not receive it, there are certain procedures to follow to get a new one issued.

  • Remove "Conditional Residence": If your Green Card was issued less than 2 years ago, it might be a "conditional Green Card."A conditional residence Green Cards is valid only for two years. Individuals holding expired conditional Green Cards are considered “Out of Status” and the USCIS may start removal proceedings such as deportation. The Green Card Replacement Application Guide contains filing instructions on how to remove the conditional residence and apply for an unconditional and permanent Green Card.
Other Green Card Issues:
  • Green Card Renewal: Individuals with expired Green Cards may be considered "out of status" and may be denied entry into the United States. It is vital to keep your proof of permanent residence current and valid. If your Green Card was issued over 10 years ago, there is an expiration date printed on the front of the card. You should check your Green Card and verify if it needs to be renewed. Download the Green Card Renewal Application Guide for additional information and for filling instructions.

  • Address Change: Permanent residents, or Green Card holders, are required by law to inform the USCIS of any address change. It is a misdemeanor to willfully fail to provide the USCIS with a written notice of address change within 10 days. If you don't need to make any changes to your Green Card, and only need to update your address, please download the Address Change application guide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The following immigration guides contain exactly the same information:

Example: You can update, renew or replace your Green Card with any of the immigration guides above. You can also print multiple copies of the application forms.

You should download ONLY ONE OF THE PRODUCTS LISTED ABOVE.


The Green Card Replacement Information and Application Guide contains:
  • Green Card replacement overview (if Green Card is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed)
  • Green Card replacement application instructions
  • How to remove the "Conditional Residence" status (temporary Green Card)
  • How to submit a name change
  • How to submit an inquiry about an application already submitted
  • How to update incorrect or outdated information
  • List of required documents
  • Detailed information on filing fees
  • Frequently asked questions
  • List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
  • List of United States Embassies and Consulates
  • Green Card Replacement application forms
    * Immigration forms are provided free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.

GREEN CARD RENEWAL FEES:
  • APPLICATION FEE NOT INCLUDED: The download fee for the Green Card Replacement Application Guide does not include the $370 USCIS application fee.

  • CURRENT APPLICATION FEE: The current fee is $370 (including biometrics). It is paid directly to the USCIS. This fee is in addition to the $49.95 download fee.

  • ABOUT THE FEES: The download fee ($49.95) is paid to the US Immigration Support (this website, an independent organization not affiliated with the USCIS or the United States government). The $370 application fee is paid to the USCIS.

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The Green Card Renewal Information Package includes the following 2 products:
  1. Green Card Replacement Application [the product on this page]
  2. Green Card Information Guide [information about reentry permits and how to preserve permanent resident status]
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Green Card Replacement and U.S. Citizenship Package

The Green Card Replacement and U.S. Citizenship Package includes the following 2 products:
  1. Green Card Replacement Application [the product on this page]
  2. U.S. Citizenship Information Guide [information and application instructions for U.S. citizenship]
Green Card Replacement and U.S. Citizenship Regular Price: $99.90 [if downloaded separately]
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