Note: If you are a conditional permanent resident you cannot use Form I-90 to replace your card if it is expired, or within 90 days of expiring. If you have conditional permanent resident status based on marriage or investment, your card will only be valid for two years (until you petition to have the conditions on your permanent resident status removed).
Click here to take free eligibility quiz You must replace your Green Card if:
It also serves as a valid identification document and proof that you are authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. Who is eligible?Ī Green Card (Permanent Resident Card), is proof of your lawful permanent resident status in the United States. Without a valid Green Card, it may be difficult for you to prove that you are a lawful permanent resident and could affect your ability to travel or to prove your authorization to live and work in the United States. It is important to keep your Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) up-to-date.