How do I get a copy of my immigration file?
To request immigration records from USCIS, file Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request, is used to request an immigration file from USCIS. The application and instructions are available on the USCIS website.
How can I get a copy of my green card?
To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card, you need to fill out Form I-90 (officially called the “Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card”), provide supporting documentation, and, if required, pay a filing fee.
How much does a replacement green card cost?
Form Details
| Reason for Application | Form Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| (A) My card has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. | $455 | $540 |
| (B) My previous card was issued but never received. | $0 | $0 |
| (C) My card has been mutilated. | $455 | $540 |
| (D) My existing card has incorrect data because of DHS error. | $0 | $0 |
How do I get temporary proof of permanent residence?
In order to obtain the I-551 Temporary Evidence Stamp, you will need to call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283 to schedule an InfoPass appointment with your local USCIS field office.
What is temporary green card?
A conditional green card is a temporary, 2-year green card issued to recently-married immigrants. Most green cards are permanent and issued for 10 years. A conditional green card, however, is temporary and you must apply (using Form I-751) to remove the conditions on your permanent residence before it expires.
How long is a temporary green card valid?
A conditional permanent resident receives a Green Card valid for two years. To remove the conditions on your permanent resident status, you must file a petition within the 90-day period before your conditional Green Card expires. Use our Filing Calculator to determine your 90-day filing date.
When can I apply for 10 years green card?
You may file this petition 90 days before your conditional green card expires. If your petition is approved, you will be sent a new Permanent Resident Card valid for 10 years. You do not need to file Form I-90.
Can I get a temporary permanent resident card?
You may be surprised to learn that you’ll first need an immigrant visa before you can be eligible for a temporary Green Card. It can take 5 years and even longer before there is a visa for you. Essentially, you need an immigrant visa allocated to you before you can stay in the U.S. on a temporary Green Card.
What documents do I need to send with I-90?
Submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card or a government-issued form of identification that contains your name, date of birth, photograph, and signature (for example, passport, driver’s license, or military identification document).
How can I renew my green card for free?
Yes. USCIS will waive the filing fee for certain applications, including form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, if you can prove an “inability to pay” the fee. To apply for a fee waiver, file USCIS form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, with your application.