How to Get a New Green Card
For an immigrant to the United States, the Permanent Residence Card, or Green Card, is a very important piece of documentation because it proves the immigrant's legal presence in the United States. Individuals who need to replace or renew their green card must follow specific U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidelines, fill out the proper forms and submit those forms to the proper authorities. Applicants should be aware that the replacement or renewal process can take the USCIS some time to complete.
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Determine if you need a new green card. You must apply for a new green card under the following circumstances: your previous card was lost, stolen or destroyed, your card expired when you turned 14 or 16, your immigration status has changed, your card contains incorrect biographical information or you never received a card that was issued.
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File Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You may file this form electronically via the USCIS website or you may submit a paper copy to the USCIS Phoenix location.
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Contact the nearest U.S. consulate, USCIS office or port of entry if you are outside the U.S., before filing the Form I-90.
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Check the status of your application. You may check the status of your renewal or replacement application on the USCIS website or by calling the national customer service line at 1-800-375-5283. Have your case number available when inquiring about the status of your application.
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Receive new green card upon approval. If your application is approved, you will receive a new green card in the mail with an expiration date 10 years after its date of issuance.
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Request reconsideration of denial. If your application is denied, you may not appeal that decision. However, you may file a motion with the USCIS requesting that your case be reopened or reconsidered. In a motion to reopen your case, you must present new facts that would affect the outcome of your I-90 application. A motion to reconsider must persuade the USCIS that the denial was the result of the wrong application of immigration law.
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