Rev. 11/07/02
Effective June 20, 2000, Most Green Card Renewal Applicants to Apply at
Local INS Application Support Centers
Since 1989, the Immigration & Naturalization Service (INS) has been issuing Green
Cards (Form I-551, Alien Registration Receipt Card) that expire every 10 years. Lawful
permanent residents who were issued a Green Card with an expiration date approximately
10 years ago will need to renew it.
To maximize customer service, effective June 20, 2000, Green Card renewal applicants
will have the convenience of one-stop, walk-in service at their local INS Application
Support Centers (ASCs). There are more than 120 ASCs throughout the country—about
50 located within an existing INS District or Sub-Office and the remaining located in
separate facilities to enhance accessibility to customers. There are a few exceptions to the
new ASC application procedures (see “Exceptions” below).
NOTE: These new procedures apply only to renewal applicants with expiring/expired
10-year Green Cards. All other applicants filing for a new Green Card must apply at
their local INS District or Sub-Office—not at an ASC.
Procedures
To renew their Green Card, applicants should call the INS National Customer Service
Center toll-free telephone line 1-800-375-5283 to obtain a Form I-90, “Application to
Replace Permanent Resident Card” and information on how and where to apply. (The
application form is also available on the INS Web site at www.ins.usdoj.gov or by calling
INS’ toll-free forms request line 1-800-870-3676.)
Effective June 20, 2000, renewal applicants will be instructed to apply in person at a local
ASC (see “Exceptions” below). They must bring with them:
A completed Form I-90 and a check or money order for the $130 application
fee;
Their expiring/expired Green Card;
Photocopies of both the front and back of the card;
Two color photographs, as specified on the Form I-90 instructions;
Personal identification (e.g., driver’s license, state-issued identification card or
passport).