When Should Lawful Permanent Residents and Conditional Permanent Residents Replace Their Green Cards?

When should lawful permanent residents replace their Green Cards?

Lawful permanent residents must replace expired Green Cards or those expiring within six months. Residents should replace their cards if they lose them or if someone steals, damages, or destroys the card. Other reasons for replacement include incorrect information, changes to residence or commuter status, or converting to permanent resident status. Additionally, older versions of alien registration cards may need updating. Residents need to replace their card for a legal name change or if they didn’t receive the previous one.

When should conditional permanent residents replace their Green Cards?

Conditional permanent residents should replace their Green Cards if it is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed or if there is incorrect information on the card. Other reasons to replace include a legal name change or never receiving the previous card.

When should someone replace their Green Card upon reaching a specific age?

If a lawful permanent resident received their Green Card before the age of 14 and has reached their 14th birthday, they should replace it unless it expires before their 16th birthday.

What should I do if I need to replace my Green Card?

If you need to replace your Green Card, you should file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with the USCIS.