It is the application to replace or renew the permanent resident card. The resident fills it out, signs it by hand, and mails it to USCIS with the fee and the evidence the instructions ask for.

How much does it cost to prepare the I-90 with Paso Libre?

Filling it out is free. You pay $99 only when you finish your answers and decide to generate your PDF. Full refund within 14 days, and always if the PDF is not technically correct. USCIS fees are paid separately, directly to the government; confirm them in the official calculator.

How long does USCIS take with the I-90?

It depends on the office and the moment. We publish an orientation measure calculated from the times USCIS publishes; it is not an official figure nor a promise about your case.

Does Paso Libre decide whether the I-90 applies to me?

No. We describe the form and fill in your answers. If your question needs a legal opinion, we point you to the official directories of licensed attorneys and DOJ-accredited representatives.

Does an expired card mean I lost my residence?

The card is a document with an expiration date; residence is a status. The I-90 instructions speak of replacing the document. What it means for your case is a legal question we do not answer.

Is the two-year conditional card also renewed with the I-90?

The official instructions say the conditional card has its own filing, the I-751. Look at the dates printed on your card and, if in doubt, ask a licensed attorney.

What do I get at the end?

A PDF of the I-90 filled with your answers, unsigned. You review it page by page, print it, sign it by hand, and mail it to USCIS.

Who can help me with Form I-90?

You can fill it out yourself: Paso Libre guides you in Spanish, question by question, and generates the unsigned I-90 PDF, which you review, sign, and mail. Form preparation, not legal advice. Evaluating your case is the job of a licensed attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative; USCIS publishes both directories for free. USCIS fees are paid separately, directly to USCIS.

What are the most common problems when filling out Form I-90?

The most common are formatting problems: an outdated edition of the form, required boxes left blank, names or dates written differently than on your documents, a missing signature, and the wrong USCIS fee or mailing address. The list above has the details. Paso Libre's automated checks stop the PDF before it is generated when a required box is empty or a format does not match; you still review every page.

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USCIS formI-90

Replace or renew green card

Form I-90 is the application a permanent resident sends to USCIS to replace or renew their permanent resident card, the “green card”. It is used when the card expired, was lost, damaged or stolen, or carries wrong information. The person fills it out, signs it by hand, and mails it with the USCIS fee.

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Reviewed September 3, 2026 · Educational information, not legal advice

Filling is free. You pay $99 only when you finish your answers. USCIS fees are paid separately.

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May 12, 2026

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What is the I-90 for?

The resident card is a document with an expiration date. Permanent residence is a status. The I-90 is for requesting a new card; it is not an application for residence.

The official instructions list every reason a card is requested: expiration, loss, theft, damage, a name change, a USCIS error, or an old card with no expiration date.

What an expired card means for your case is a legal question. Paso Libre describes the form; it does not decide your situation.

Who usually files it?

According to the USCIS instructions: a permanent resident whose card expired or expires within the next few months.
According to the USCIS instructions: someone whose card was lost, damaged, or stolen.
According to the USCIS instructions: a person who legally changed their name or whose card carries wrong information.
According to the USCIS instructions: someone with an old card that has no expiration date. The two-year conditional card uses a different form, the I-751.

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USCIS fees you pay directly to the government. We never collect them through Paso Libre.

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